Job summary
An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen for an experienced clinician to join our Head and Neck Cancer and Voice team at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, a large state of the art teaching hospital. You will work with both inpatients and outpatients, predominately within the specialism of Head and Neck Cancer, though there will be opportunity to also work in Voice.
This post is being advertised at a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist level, but suitably experienced Band 5 therapists willing to undertake a six-month period of structured development from Band 5 to Band 6 will also be considered. Please note we are not accepting applications from newly qualified practitioners and we would expect anyone at Band 5 level to have at least one year's experience of working with an adult dysphagia caseload.
You will be joining a well-supported, strong team of specialist Head and Neck and Voice speech and language therapists, who are well established with a fantastic reputation throughout the hospital. The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital forms part of the East of England Cancer Alliance and is the main Head and Neck Cancer site for Norfolk, Waveney and East Suffolk. The SLT team works closely the MDT with the opportunity to attend weekly ward rounds, MDT meetings/clinics, radiotherapy clinic and close liaison with the dietitians and clinical nurse specialists.
Main duties of the job
The NNUH SLT team is enthusiastic and innovative and committed to evidence-based practice. You will receive regular supervision, will have the opportunity to be involved in service development and research projects and attend regular team meetings. As part of our commitment to continuing professional development, we offer a clinical skills development in managing voice prosthesis and tracheostomy, and conducting FEES and Videofluoroscopy. In addition, the team also has strong links with the University of East Anglia including the undergraduate SLT degree course and Medical School.
So, if you are a versatile, enthusiastic, and motivated speech and language therapist with an interest in Head and Neck Cancer and Voice disorder, who would like the opportunity to join our friendly team, we would love to hear from you.
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
interview date: 19th May 2025
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment, differential diagnosis, and treatment for adults with complex acquired communication and swallowing disorders within the context of Head and Neck cancer in both in-patient and out-patient settings.
- To provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment, differential diagnosis, and treatment for adults and children with Voice disorders in both in-patient and out-patient settings.
- To provide specialist education, training and advice to patients, carers, SLT colleagues, other health care professionals, students, and voluntary organisations.
- To demonstrate specialist skills in dealing with complex cases, cultural and linguistic differences and to generate appropriate strategies for caseload management, in the Head and Neck/Voice disorders patient population.
- To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure inter-professional patient care for patients with Head and Neck cancer and Voice disorders.
- Be involved in undertaking audit, and contributing to research, in Head and Neck cancer and Voice disorders.
- To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
- To hold and manage an identified caseload independently and to be legally accountable for all clinical decisions and professional actions.
- To provide specialist assessment, differential diagnosis and appropriate, clearly planned SLT intervention and discharge planning for patients with a wide range of disorders within the Head and Neck Cancer/Voice team, in line with RCSLT Clinical Guidelines and standards set by the Team Leader/SLT Service Manager.
- For complex patients such as those with tracheostomies, to work under the supervision of senior colleagues in supporting weaning, communication and swallowing function as service need dictates.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment, differential diagnosis, and treatment for adults with complex acquired communication and swallowing disorders within the context of Head and Neck cancer in both in-patient and out-patient settings.
- To provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment, differential diagnosis, and treatment for adults and children with Voice disorders in both in-patient and out-patient settings.
- To provide specialist education, training and advice to patients, carers, SLT colleagues, other health care professionals, students, and voluntary organisations.
- To demonstrate specialist skills in dealing with complex cases, cultural and linguistic differences and to generate appropriate strategies for caseload management, in the Head and Neck/Voice disorders patient population.
- To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure inter-professional patient care for patients with Head and Neck cancer and Voice disorders.
- Be involved in undertaking audit, and contributing to research, in Head and Neck cancer and Voice disorders.
- To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
- To hold and manage an identified caseload independently and to be legally accountable for all clinical decisions and professional actions.
- To provide specialist assessment, differential diagnosis and appropriate, clearly planned SLT intervention and discharge planning for patients with a wide range of disorders within the Head and Neck Cancer/Voice team, in line with RCSLT Clinical Guidelines and standards set by the Team Leader/SLT Service Manager.
- For complex patients such as those with tracheostomies, to work under the supervision of senior colleagues in supporting weaning, communication and swallowing function as service need dictates.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Attainment of relevant qualifications in Speech and Language Therapy as recognised by RCSLT and HCPC
- Completion of Postgraduate Dysphagia training
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate clinical experience of working with patients with acquired communication and swallowing disorders
Desirable
- Experience with Videofluoroscopy and/ or Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow.
- Experience of working with patients with Head and Neck cancer and tracheostomies/ laryngectomies.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage independently a caseload of patients with communication and swallowing disorders
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Attainment of relevant qualifications in Speech and Language Therapy as recognised by RCSLT and HCPC
- Completion of Postgraduate Dysphagia training
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate clinical experience of working with patients with acquired communication and swallowing disorders
Desirable
- Experience with Videofluoroscopy and/ or Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow.
- Experience of working with patients with Head and Neck cancer and tracheostomies/ laryngectomies.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage independently a caseload of patients with communication and swallowing disorders
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
