Job summary
This exciting and innovative fixed term contract is looking for a dedicated, motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join the Senior Adult Oncology Programme. A multidisciplinary approach to the older adult with cancer is a gold standard for the management of these patients. The Senior Adult Oncology Programme (SAOP) was developed at The Royal Marsden to personalise their care and improve outcomes, following their cancer treatment. This is a wonderful opportunity to work closely with Dietetic, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy colleagues providing personalised care to this group of patients. It also involves close liason with the rest of the adult SLT team in Sutton and opportunities for instrumental assessments. . You may have some acute experience be keen to transfer your knowledge to the oncology caseload. The post holder will be well supported by the RMH SLT team which has a high research profile and opportunities for ongoing CPD. For further information please contact Kate Ashforth Kate .ashforth@rmh.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
- To have sole responsibility for the Senior Adult Oncology Programme (SAOP) working closely with and actively participating in MDTs; liaising with AHPs and the SAOP team. To ensure appropriate common care pathways are established and effective and appropriate information is maintained.
- To be assist in the provision of a highly specialist clinical service, from acute to palliative and terminal stages of care, across the lifespan, to patients referred to the Trust with a wide range of communication and/or swallowing disorders secondary to cancer and/or its treatment. The main referral source is the Head and Neck (H&N) Unit who provide a clinically complex case load where patients have undergone radical treatment including surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
- To take the SLT role in the development and delivery of teaching and training programmes for professionals and other staff as required regarding SAOP.
- To be responsible for disseminating knowledge, within the Trust and on a national and international basis, through reading, participation in research and advanced clinical practice.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Clinical1. To demonstrate highly specialist clinical skills with out patients, referred by the SAOP team, managing their swallowing and/or communication problems that have been identified by the screening tool. The majority of referrals will be from breast, lung, gastrointestinal and head and neck cancer.
2. To demonstrate highly specialist clinical skills with both in and out patients, across the lifespan, when managing their swallowing and/or communication problems related to the nature and stage (acute to terminal/end) of their cancer.
3. To demonstrate an advanced level of decision making and to manage and provide a holistic and highly specialist clinical service. This consists of assessing, diagnosing, planning, co-ordinating, implementing and evaluating the specialist treatment programmes for in and out patients, across the lifespan, referred to the Trust, who present with complex communication and/or swallowing problems related to their cancer and/or its treatment.
4. To provide a highly specialist outpatient service for patients who require follow up treatment following discharge
5. To demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients.
6. To demonstrate highly specialist skills in working and liaising with the multi disciplinary teams: to influence decision making regarding treatment planning and consequences for the rehabilitation of communication and/or swallowing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Clinical1. To demonstrate highly specialist clinical skills with out patients, referred by the SAOP team, managing their swallowing and/or communication problems that have been identified by the screening tool. The majority of referrals will be from breast, lung, gastrointestinal and head and neck cancer.
2. To demonstrate highly specialist clinical skills with both in and out patients, across the lifespan, when managing their swallowing and/or communication problems related to the nature and stage (acute to terminal/end) of their cancer.
3. To demonstrate an advanced level of decision making and to manage and provide a holistic and highly specialist clinical service. This consists of assessing, diagnosing, planning, co-ordinating, implementing and evaluating the specialist treatment programmes for in and out patients, across the lifespan, referred to the Trust, who present with complex communication and/or swallowing problems related to their cancer and/or its treatment.
4. To provide a highly specialist outpatient service for patients who require follow up treatment following discharge
5. To demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients.
6. To demonstrate highly specialist skills in working and liaising with the multi disciplinary teams: to influence decision making regarding treatment planning and consequences for the rehabilitation of communication and/or swallowing.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered MRCSLT
- Registered member of HCPC
- Masters or equivalent of post-graduate specialist training and membership/committee role in relevant CEN
- Attended post graduate dysphagia training leading to independent practice.
- Attended specialist/expert short courses relevant to head & neck cancer e.g advanced videofluoroscopy and/ or FEES
- Post graduate training/experience in videofluoroscopy
Desirable
- Advanced counselling
- Post graduate training in the use of AAC with adults
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working at a specialist level with adults with acquired and /or its treatment, particularly Head & Neck or ENT. dysphagia/ communication disorders as a result of their cancer
- Demonstrable experience of independent management of adults with acquired dysphagia particularly
- Demonstrable experience of working at a specialist level with adults with acquired communication disorders such as dysphasia, dysarthria and dyspraxia
- Evidence of developing and delivering training
- Clinical supervision of SLT students
- Experience of developing case management skills in less experienced staff
- Knowledge/experience with the use of nasendoscopy/stroboscopy when assessing/treating patients with swallowing difficulties.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of an ability to independently perform and evaluate videofluoroscopy assessments at an advanced level.
- Experience with voice patients
- Experience with oncology patients
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered MRCSLT
- Registered member of HCPC
- Masters or equivalent of post-graduate specialist training and membership/committee role in relevant CEN
- Attended post graduate dysphagia training leading to independent practice.
- Attended specialist/expert short courses relevant to head & neck cancer e.g advanced videofluoroscopy and/ or FEES
- Post graduate training/experience in videofluoroscopy
Desirable
- Advanced counselling
- Post graduate training in the use of AAC with adults
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working at a specialist level with adults with acquired and /or its treatment, particularly Head & Neck or ENT. dysphagia/ communication disorders as a result of their cancer
- Demonstrable experience of independent management of adults with acquired dysphagia particularly
- Demonstrable experience of working at a specialist level with adults with acquired communication disorders such as dysphasia, dysarthria and dyspraxia
- Evidence of developing and delivering training
- Clinical supervision of SLT students
- Experience of developing case management skills in less experienced staff
- Knowledge/experience with the use of nasendoscopy/stroboscopy when assessing/treating patients with swallowing difficulties.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of an ability to independently perform and evaluate videofluoroscopy assessments at an advanced level.
- Experience with voice patients
- Experience with oncology patients
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.
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.
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).
