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Opportunity to work within a dedicated and enthusiastic multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Involvement in specialized care for patients with head and neck cancer, making a significant impact on their quality of life.
Hands-on experience managing a diverse and complex caseload, enhancing clinical skills and expertise.
Participation in instrumental assessment clinics, providing opportunities for skill development and professional growth.
Access to professional support from Band 7 colleagues, promoting learning and career advancement within the organization.
Engagement with the local community as part of the service provision throughout Reading and West Berkshire.
Commitment to professional development with permanent investment in the speech and language therapy services at Royal Berkshire Hospital.
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join their Adult Speech and Language Therapy service, specifically focusing on patients with head and neck cancer in Reading and West Berkshire. The selected candidate will work alongside a team of four clinicians and will be primarily based at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, with responsibilities that include managing a laryngectomy caseload, supporting valve change clinics, and attending MDT clinics at Townlands Hospital. The role involves collaborating closely with multidisciplinary team members, particularly in the context of patients undergoing radiotherapy and managing acute admissions related to head and neck cancer.
This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care through direct therapy provision and participation in various clinics. The successful candidate will be expected to manage their own caseload as identified through MDT pathways and support instrumental assessment clinics, aligning with the competencies developed within the team. This role is part of a committed and respected SLT service within the hospital, dedicated to improving outcomes for patients with complex needs.
This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care through direct therapy provision and participation in various clinics. The successful candidate will be expected to manage their own caseload as identified through MDT pathways and support instrumental assessment clinics, aligning with the competencies developed within the team. This role is part of a committed and respected SLT service within the hospital, dedicated to improving outcomes for patients with complex needs.
Band 6 - Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Following permanent investment into the Adult Speech and Language Therapy service at Royal Berkshire Hospital we are excited to advertise this B6 post as part of the wider Speech and Language Therapy service to patients with head and neck cancer, across Reading and West Berkshire.
You will be joining a team of 4 ( 3 WTE SLT's and 1wte SLTA) enthusiastic and dedicated clinicians providing this service who are well respected and integrated within the MDT.
This post is primarily based at the Royal Berkshire Hospital and will include attendance at outlying MDT clinics at Townlands Hospital in Henley-on Thames. You will be participating in
- Managing the laryngectomy caseload and for supporting the laryngectomy valve change clinic as part of the wider Head and Neck Cancer SLT team,
- Managing own therapy caseload as identified via MDT pathways, direct referrals into the service
- With B7 colleagues supporting patients undergoing radiotherapy, working closely with MDT colleagues at the Berkshire Cancer Centre
- With B7 colleagues attending joint clinics with Oncology and ENT Consultants.
- Management of acute admissions of Head and Neck cancer patients
- Supporting instrumental assessment clinics as competencies allow
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