Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Oncology inNorthwood inNorthwood PUBLISHED 4 DEC 2023
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ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.
We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.
In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,552 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
We are recruiting for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
The Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist will be joining a team of three Speech and Language Therapists: Band 8a Clinical Lead, Band 7, Band 6 & B4 SLTA.
The post-holder will be working predominantly within the Head and Neck oncology service providing highly specialist oncology input to both NHS and private patients accessing care at the centre.
The MVCC SLT team has well established outpatient clinics within head and neck oncology, as well as providing care to inpatients within the Centre. The team lead an onsite videofluoroscopy service and we are launching a brand new FEES service later this year. The post-holder will have the opportunity to be regularly involved in our instrumental clinics and competencies in these areas are desirable.
The SLT service is operationally based within the AHP Therapy service, under the direction of the AHP Head of Therapies and Deputy Head of Therapies. The post holder will receive internal regular supervision from the Clinical Lead SLT.
Part time hours can be considered - core working days will be Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Our Values are Include, Respect, and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond!
Supporting patients undergoing radiotherapy +/- chemotherapy treatment with their swallowing and communication needs.
Supporting patients with swallowing and/or communication disorders receiving palliative radiotherapy, chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy.
Assessing and managing acute patients with swallowing or communication difficulties in the oncology inpatient wards.
Jointly leading and delivering clinics held across the pathway.
Participating in SLT-led videofluoroscopy and FEES clinics.
Managing complex patients, such as those with a tracheostomy or laryngectomy, as competencies allow.
Attending and participating in team meetings.
ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.
We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.
In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,552 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
We are recruiting for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
The Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist will be joining a team of three Speech and Language Therapists: Band 8a Clinical Lead, Band 7, Band 6 & B4 SLTA.
The post-holder will be working predominantly within the Head and Neck oncology service providing highly specialist oncology input to both NHS and private patients accessing care at the centre.
The MVCC SLT team has well established outpatient clinics within head and neck oncology, as well as providing care to inpatients within the Centre. The team lead an onsite videofluoroscopy service and we are launching a brand new FEES service later this year. The post-holder will have the opportunity to be regularly involved in our instrumental clinics and competencies in these areas are desirable.
The SLT service is operationally based within the AHP Therapy service, under the direction of the AHP Head of Therapies and Deputy Head of Therapies. The post holder will receive internal regular supervision from the Clinical Lead SLT.
Part time hours can be considered - core working days will be Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Our Values are Include, Respect, and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond!
Supporting patients undergoing radiotherapy +/- chemotherapy treatment with their swallowing and communication needs.
Supporting patients with swallowing and/or communication disorders receiving palliative radiotherapy, chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy.
Assessing and managing acute patients with swallowing or communication difficulties in the oncology inpatient wards.
Jointly leading and delivering clinics held across the pathway.
Participating in SLT-led videofluoroscopy and FEES clinics.
Managing complex patients, such as those with a tracheostomy or laryngectomy, as competencies allow.
Attending and participating in team meetings.
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