University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Advanced Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 31 August 2025

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Job summary

Join us in transforming head and neck cancer care in Sussex. We are delighted to offer a newly funded post at band 7 in speech and language therapy that will be part of a pioneering, multidisciplinary service for head and neck cancer patients across Sussex. As part of the Radiotherapy Review Project we are expanding the delivery of category 1 radiotherapy at the Eastbourne Radiotherapy Treatment Unit (ERTU) and as such are recruiting to speech and language therapy along with an advance clinical practitioner and dietitian. This new service will bring head and neck radiotherapy closer to home for East Sussex patients who currently have to travel to Brighton.

Main duties of the job

  1. Management of swallowing and communication disorders in head and neck cancer patients.
  2. Videofluoroscopy and Fibre Optic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing.
  3. Training, mentoring, audit, quality improvements, service development, risk management and research.

About us

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Details

Date posted

13 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours, Annualised hours

Reference number

279-7391250-AUG25

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

  1. Dysphagia assessment, diagnosis, management and treatment.
  2. Communication assessment, diagnosis, management and therapy.
  3. Pre-treatment and prehabilitation.
  4. Leading/participating in VFSS and FEES.
  5. Attendance at MDMs and clinics
  6. Patient support.
  7. Clinical administration
  8. Clinical governance - risk management, audit, quality improvement, research.
  9. Education, mentoring and training to others.
  10. CPD.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  1. Dysphagia assessment, diagnosis, management and treatment.
  2. Communication assessment, diagnosis, management and therapy.
  3. Pre-treatment and prehabilitation.
  4. Leading/participating in VFSS and FEES.
  5. Attendance at MDMs and clinics
  6. Patient support.
  7. Clinical administration
  8. Clinical governance - risk management, audit, quality improvement, research.
  9. Education, mentoring and training to others.
  10. CPD.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • Registered HCPC and RCSLT

Essential

Essential

  • Qualified

essential

Essential

  • Knowledge and skills

essential

Essential

  • experience

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • Registered HCPC and RCSLT

Essential

Essential

  • Qualified

essential

Essential

  • Knowledge and skills

essential

Essential

  • experience

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Speech and Language Therapy

Mandy Mcleod

mandy.mcleod@nhs.net

07827233249

Details

Date posted

13 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours, Annualised hours

Reference number

279-7391250-AUG25

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Brighton

BN2 5BE


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