Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist for ENT/Head & Neck
- NHS
- Part Time
- Dorchester
- 46148.00 - 52809.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
We have a fantastic and rare opportunity to come and work as a member of the Dorset County Hospital Speech and Language Therapy Team (Adult Service) and provide a highly specialist flexible service to adults with voice disorders, dysphagia and laryngectomy in an outpatient and inpatient capacity.
You will have autonomy in running voice clinics, a laryngectomy service and a head and neck service to patients in West Dorset being part of a wider ENT MDT. If you have the necessary skills and a desire to lead this specialist service then we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To work as a member of the Dorset County Hospital Speech and Language Therapy Team (Adult Service) in the provision of a highly specialist flexible service to adults with voice disorders, dysphagia and laryngectomy, predominantly in an outpatient capacity.
To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing highly specialist therapy to patients with ENT or Head and Neck Cancer related communication, voice and/or swallowing problems including management of laryngectomy.
In line with requirements of other Band 7s on site, to deputise for the Team Lead in respect of operational management of the service as required.
To contribute to the Video fluoroscopy service, specifically for Head and Neck cancer patients, and to provide Video fluoroscopy cover for the lead clinicians in Video fluoroscopy as required.
Supervise and develop junior members of the team within the service.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding this role please see the link to the description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
- Registered as a Speech and Language Therapist with the Health Professions Council.
- Evidence of CPD maintained in portfolio.
- Evidence of participation in clinical excellence networks appropriate to role.
- Highly Specialist skills as a Dysphagia Practitioner
- SVR Competencies Completed.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Evidence of clinical experience leading to capability to practice at a highly specialist level in the field of Head and Neck Cancer and Dysphonia
- Experience in the independent management of dysphonia, communication disorders and dysphagia
- Experience in the independent management of dysphagia and communication difficulties in other neurological disorders
- Extensive experience of working with patients with Head and Neck Cancer and Laryngectomy
- Experience of Video fluoroscopy.
- Experience of working in an Acute Hospital.
- Experience of successfully working in a fast pace clinical environment with a high level of clinical demand
- Experience of working in outpatient clinics (both SLT led and consultant led)
- Experience of participating in clinical audit and risk management.
- Experience of MDT working.
- Experience of patient and public involvement in service planning and provision.
- Leadership experience or training
- Experience of giving training to professionals.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate leadership ability/potential.
- Up -to -date and advanced knowledge of head and neck cancer treatments approaches.
- Highly specialist skills in the management of laryngectomy including SVR sizing, fitting of voice prostheses, SVR problem solving and a laryngeal voice
- Highly specialist skills in treating voice disorders (both benign and malignant).
- The ability to take part in and contribute to a Video fluoroscopy examination
- The ability to independently assess, diagnose and treat patients with complex disorders and/or presentations, to a highly specialist level and to lead in the provision of specialist speech and language therapy care to these patients
- The ability to manage both clinical and operational demands within the role and to manage the competing demands effectively.
- Able to provide support for patients and relatives/carers through highly emotional and distressing situations
- The ability to work effectively within a speech and language therapy team and MDT as required
- The confidence to challenge when appropriate
- To have up to date, evidence based knowledge of appropriate interventions and outcome measures for the client group
- To have a demonstratable understanding of clinical governance issues and the management of risk
- To have a thorough knowledge of National Service Frameworks, clinical guidelines and government directives specific to Head and Neck Cancer, Laryngectomy and Dysphonia
- To have IT competency appropriate to the role
- To have a current driving licence
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
DORCHESTER
DT1 2JY
Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
