Job summary
Are you passionate about providing a high quality service working with Head and Neck cancer patients as a specialist speech & language therapist? Would you enjoy the opportunity to use and further develop your dysphagia rehabilitation, laryngectomy surgical voice restoration (SVR), advanced videofluoroscopy and FEES skills in a supportive environment? Are you interested in strengthening your leadership skills? If so, this is a chance to develop your career in a prestigious London trust with access to highly skilled clinicians and multiple learning opportunities.
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) with expertise in Head & Neck Oncology to join our Speech and Language Therapy team at Charing Cross Hospital and a team of over 40 Trust-wide Adult SLTs, for a one year fixed term contract.
As a valued member of the multidisciplinary team, you will provide a highly specialist service to inpatients and outpatients at any stage of their oncology treatment pathway. Surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and immunotherapy are provided on site and we participate in weekly multidisciplinary clinics including Joint Head & Neck clinic, Radiotherapy clinic and a CNS/AHP-led Pre-treatment clinic.
We hold weekly videofluoroscopy swallow clinics and provide an SLT-led FEES service across all inpatient and outpatient services. In addition, we provide a tertiary referral laryngectomy problem solving videofluoroscopy clinic and are the only centre to offer both basic and advanced formal training in SVR in the UK. The service is focused on driving forward evidence based practice and service improvements across head and neck cancer specialities, and team members are actively encouraged and supported to participate in CPD activities, audit and research.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be a Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with highly specialist clinical knowledge, postgraduate experience and in depth clinical experience in the area of Head & Neck Oncology/ENT. He/She will work to deliver a specialist speech and language therapy service in this specialty. This will include liaising closely with multi-disciplinary colleagues to provide a service to patients with communication and swallowing disorders.
- The post holder will receive regular support and supervision from the Clinical Service Lead Speech & Language Therapist in Head & Neck/ENT. They will continue to gain wider clinical experience and expertise through clinical support and be committed to extending their skills within the area of Head & Neck Oncology.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Degree accredited by Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
- Current HCPC registration as a speech & language therapist
- Professional portfolio demonstrating experience and achievements
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in specialist multidisciplinary teams in the area of head & neck and ENT.
- Evidence in devising and delivering local training programmes in the area of head & neck and ENT.
- Experience in devising local competencies and standards of care within the area of head & neck and ENT.
- Evidence of participation in clinical governance activities and audit.
Desirable
- Experience working within the NHS
- ICL Advanced Laryngectomy course certificate
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to make appropriate clinical decisions following assessment
- Demonstrates highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment and management of patients e.g. phonetic transcription
- Knowledge of national policies which impact on SLT service provision.
- Ability to work as a team and also using own initiative
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Degree accredited by Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
- Current HCPC registration as a speech & language therapist
- Professional portfolio demonstrating experience and achievements
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in specialist multidisciplinary teams in the area of head & neck and ENT.
- Evidence in devising and delivering local training programmes in the area of head & neck and ENT.
- Experience in devising local competencies and standards of care within the area of head & neck and ENT.
- Evidence of participation in clinical governance activities and audit.
Desirable
- Experience working within the NHS
- ICL Advanced Laryngectomy course certificate
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to make appropriate clinical decisions following assessment
- Demonstrates highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment and management of patients e.g. phonetic transcription
- Knowledge of national policies which impact on SLT service provision.
- Ability to work as a team and also using own initiative
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).