Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Speech and Language Therapist to join our Head and Neck Cancer team in a specialist Band 7 role. This is a 0.5 WTE post within a dynamic, forward thinking team, providing advanced clinical care to patients across the head and neck cancer pathway, including those undergoing surgical and oncological treatment.
Our Head and Neck SLT service is embedded within a well-established multidisciplinary team. We offer a full range of specialist interventions including surgical voice restoration, FEES, VF, and outpatient and inpatient care. The team is actively involved in research, service development, and MDT collaboration.
The successful candidate will have advanced experience of working independently with complex patients, offering assessment, differential diagnosis and management of complex swallowing and communication disorders as a result of head and neck cancer.
You will be expected to take a lead on audit, service development and training and will maintain a good working knowledge of national policies and procedures. Experience of leadership is desirable.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
- Provide a high standard Speech and Language Therapy service, assessing and advising on patients care & treatment, as an autonomous practitioner working with patients with dysphagia and/or communication difficulties.
- Independently manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnosis and complex needs relative to your clinical area using evidence- based client centred principles.
- Support the development of junior staff members through case discussions, supervision and training dependant on experience.
- Maintain clinical records in line with local / Trust documentation guidelines
- Work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to team discussions and influencing decisions about patient care programmes, attending Multi-
- Disciplinary Meetings, board rounds and family meetings where necessary.
- Contribute to maintenance and development of the SLT service.
- Participate in information management to ensure high quality data which is recorded, evaluated & reported in a timely manner.
- To undertake leadership and line management duties as required for the post.
- To work within National and Trust policies / guidelines; and HCPC and RCSLT standards and codes of conduct
- To have an in depth understanding of national and local standards and able to monitor own practice against these.
- To participate in bank holiday working and work flexible hours to meet the needs of the patients if required.
- To work across sites of UHCW and Rugby St Cross as required
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake complex assessment of patients with dysphagia and/or communication difficulties. Investigate & analyse skills & formulate individualised management & treatment plans and specialised programmes of care.
- Use expert clinical reasoning skills to interpret & analyse clinical & non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis & prognosis on wide range of highly complex conditions to recommend the best course of intervention, evaluate outcomes, reassess & to develop comprehensive discharge plans.
- To carry out instrumental assessment of dysphagia, depending upon experience and competence.
- Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment plans as required
- Accept clinical responsibility for the caseload and organise this effectively and efficiently. This will include prioritising and allocating patients appropriately for more junior staff.
- Communicate complex SLT information in an understandable form to staff, patients and carers.
- Be professionally & legally responsible & accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.
- Take a lead on department audit and service development work, translating findings into practice as required.
- Provide specialist advice, teaching & instruction to relatives, carers & other members of the MDT regarding SLT issues.
- Plan and support with the clinical supervision of student SLTs on clinical placement.
- Engage in department and own CPD activities and lead on supporting the learning and development of others, particularly more junior members of the team.
- Participate in health promotion activities of the department
- Cover the work of colleagues and deputise for senior colleagues during periods of absence or peak workloads
- Participate in other duties as required such as maintaining a clean safe environment always ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness hygiene & infection control.
- To take on designated roles or responsibilities that support the overarching needs of the department.
- To provide SLT provision across sites of University Hospital Coventry and Hospital of St Cross as needed
We offer regular group and 1:1 supervision, bimonthly CPD sessions, and a friendly, sociable and supportive team environment. If you are looking to develop your skills within a forward-thinking organisation, this could be the role for you.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Alice Coltman alice.coltman@uhcw.nhs.uk
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake complex assessment of patients with dysphagia and/or communication difficulties. Investigate & analyse skills & formulate individualised management & treatment plans and specialised programmes of care.
- Use expert clinical reasoning skills to interpret & analyse clinical & non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis & prognosis on wide range of highly complex conditions to recommend the best course of intervention, evaluate outcomes, reassess & to develop comprehensive discharge plans.
- To carry out instrumental assessment of dysphagia, depending upon experience and competence.
- Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment plans as required
- Accept clinical responsibility for the caseload and organise this effectively and efficiently. This will include prioritising and allocating patients appropriately for more junior staff.
- Communicate complex SLT information in an understandable form to staff, patients and carers.
- Be professionally & legally responsible & accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.
- Take a lead on department audit and service development work, translating findings into practice as required.
- Provide specialist advice, teaching & instruction to relatives, carers & other members of the MDT regarding SLT issues.
- Plan and support with the clinical supervision of student SLTs on clinical placement.
- Engage in department and own CPD activities and lead on supporting the learning and development of others, particularly more junior members of the team.
- Participate in health promotion activities of the department
- Cover the work of colleagues and deputise for senior colleagues during periods of absence or peak workloads
- Participate in other duties as required such as maintaining a clean safe environment always ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness hygiene & infection control.
- To take on designated roles or responsibilities that support the overarching needs of the department.
- To provide SLT provision across sites of University Hospital Coventry and Hospital of St Cross as needed
We offer regular group and 1:1 supervision, bimonthly CPD sessions, and a friendly, sociable and supportive team environment. If you are looking to develop your skills within a forward-thinking organisation, this could be the role for you.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Alice Coltman alice.coltman@uhcw.nhs.uk
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
