Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new part time post based in our department in Chelsea. This exciting role involves assessment and management of patients with a variety of oncology diagnoses, including head and neck cancer, gastrointestinal and a range of other tumour sites.The post holder will have responsibility to set up a new gastrointestinal pathway, in line with our already established and robust head and neck cancer pathway. This post requires skills in video fluoroscopy and FEES assessments as well as supporting more junior colleagues and students. We have a collaborative AHP team and you will have access to excellent support, regular in service training, both within SLT and the wider therapy team as well as journal clubs and bespoke research access.Please contact Kate Ashforth, or Grainne Brady 0208 661 3038 for further information.
The interview date will be on July 31st .
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for 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 lead on gastrointestinal cancers within the Trust including leading on the development of protocols and pathways in this clinical area, working closely with and actively participating in MDTs; liaising with other specialist hospitals to ensure appropriate common care pathways are established and effective and appropriate information is maintained.To take the SLT role in the development and delivery of teaching and training programmes for professionals and other staff as required.
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.
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.
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.
To demonstrate highly specialist clinical management with both in and out patients, across the lifespan, who have complex communication and/or swallowing problems following surgery, radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy as well as maxillo-facial disorders, complex airway disorders and trauma.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
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.
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.
To demonstrate highly specialist clinical management with both in and out patients, across the lifespan, who have complex communication and/or swallowing problems following surgery, radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy as well as maxillo-facial disorders, complex airway disorders and trauma.
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 post graduate study relevant to ENT or Head & Neck cancer e.g advanced dysphagia course including tracheostomy management and Surgical Voice Restoration.
- 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/ experience in videofluoroscopy with patients with laryngectomy
- Post graduate training in the use of AAC with adults
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working at a specialist level with adults with acquired dysphagia/ communication disorders as a result of their cancer and /or its treatment, particularly Head & Neck or ENT.
- Demonstrable experience of independent management of adults with acquired dysphagia particularly, tracheostomy and laryngectomy/SVR
- Knowledge of artificial larynx/oesophageal voice
- 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.
- Demonstrable experience of an ability to independently perform and evaluate videofluoroscopy assessments at an advanced level.
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 post graduate study relevant to ENT or Head & Neck cancer e.g advanced dysphagia course including tracheostomy management and Surgical Voice Restoration.
- 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/ experience in videofluoroscopy with patients with laryngectomy
- Post graduate training in the use of AAC with adults
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working at a specialist level with adults with acquired dysphagia/ communication disorders as a result of their cancer and /or its treatment, particularly Head & Neck or ENT.
- Demonstrable experience of independent management of adults with acquired dysphagia particularly, tracheostomy and laryngectomy/SVR
- Knowledge of artificial larynx/oesophageal voice
- 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.
- Demonstrable experience of an ability to independently perform and evaluate videofluoroscopy assessments at an advanced level.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
