Job summary
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Speech and Language Therapist , to work alongside a Clinical Lead within the SLT Head and Neck Cancer service in UHL.
This is a fixed term , 12 month post to cover maternity leave.
Our acute service has recently joined UHL and has continued to establish itself as an integral part of AHP services within UHL. The service is supported by a Clinical Service Lead and a new Head of Service. The Trust also has a Chief AHP, ensuring that all AHP services and professions are represented at Board and Executive Levels.
The post holder will work alongside the current Clinical Lead , managing the Head and Neck Cancer caseload .There will be a particular emphasis on developing the skills and competencies of other team members in the instrumental assessment of swallowing and tracheostomy management
This role will provide afantastic opportunity to work closely with colleagues within Leicester's ENT, Maxillofacial and Oncology teams to develop innovative clinical pathways to meet the needs of patients and their carers.
We are a friendly, innovative, supportive and culturally diverse team. As well as established relationships within UHL, the team has close links with education providers, Leicestershire community service and the wider AHP community. The service provides excellent opportunities for continuing professional development. Opportunities for flexible working , part-time working and job -share will be considered
Main duties of the job
You will provide clinical and professional leadership to ensure the delivery of high quality care to patients and their carers to ensure performance standards are met.
Asan experienced and highly specialist SLT you will prioritise and manage a highly specialist caseload of head and neck cancer patients. This will include management of complex laryngectomy patients including valve changes, tracheostomy care and instrumental assessment of dysphagia ( FEES and videofluoroscopy
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached documents for a detailed job description and person specification for this post
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached documents for a detailed job description and person specification for this post
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing a complex head and neck cancer caseload across the entire pathway
- In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions and an ability to compare relative benefits.
- Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the knowledge and competency in instrumental assessments. specialist client group guidelines including
- Experience of leading and developing staff , students and other professionals
Skills
Essential
- RCSLT tracheostomy competencies
- Competent in VF assessment of swallowing and able to mentor colleagues to achieve VF competencies
- Competent in FEES level 2
- Able to provide evidence of highly specialist knowledge of dysphagia
Desirable
- Surgical voice restoration competencies and ability to manage complex valve change cases.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Highly developed communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken
- Manage emotional consequences on self when working with clients/families/staff in distressing circumstances
- Maintains sensitivity to emotional needs of others, particularly when imparting potentially distressing information
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Leadership/Management training
- UK Registered Speech and Language Therapist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist courses/modules/programme (Master's degree and/or equivalent) to health and social care
- Membership of relevant Clinical Education Networks aPPL
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Evidence of working with numerical data and ability to analyse, interpret and present data in appropriate forms
- Knowledge and development of relevant policies, guidelines and procedures within area of expertise
- Understands confidentiality and data protection requirements in relation to own professional practice and in the supervision of others
- In depth knowledge and experience of clinical governance
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent time management skills
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Commitment to treat all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing a complex head and neck cancer caseload across the entire pathway
- In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions and an ability to compare relative benefits.
- Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the knowledge and competency in instrumental assessments. specialist client group guidelines including
- Experience of leading and developing staff , students and other professionals
Skills
Essential
- RCSLT tracheostomy competencies
- Competent in VF assessment of swallowing and able to mentor colleagues to achieve VF competencies
- Competent in FEES level 2
- Able to provide evidence of highly specialist knowledge of dysphagia
Desirable
- Surgical voice restoration competencies and ability to manage complex valve change cases.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Highly developed communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken
- Manage emotional consequences on self when working with clients/families/staff in distressing circumstances
- Maintains sensitivity to emotional needs of others, particularly when imparting potentially distressing information
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Leadership/Management training
- UK Registered Speech and Language Therapist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist courses/modules/programme (Master's degree and/or equivalent) to health and social care
- Membership of relevant Clinical Education Networks aPPL
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Evidence of working with numerical data and ability to analyse, interpret and present data in appropriate forms
- Knowledge and development of relevant policies, guidelines and procedures within area of expertise
- Understands confidentiality and data protection requirements in relation to own professional practice and in the supervision of others
- In depth knowledge and experience of clinical governance
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent time management skills
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Commitment to treat all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
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).
