Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Adult Service

1 week ago


Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom ISTITUTO MARANGONI Full time
Head and Neck Principal Speech & Language Therapist
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Adult Speech & Language Therapy Service -

As the Principal SLT lead for Head and Neck Cancer you will lead, develop and innovate the clinical pathways within this field, working closely with the ENT, Maxillofacial and Oncology Teams within Northampton General Hospital.

The post is based within the Head and Neck multi-disciplinary team at Northampton General Hospital.

You will provide an excellent and responsive service to adults with swallowing and communication impairments as a result of head and neck cancer treatments (surgical and oncological).

This will include management of a clinical caseload including complex laryngectomy including valve changes and tracheostomy care, and provision of an objective swallowing service (FEES and videofluoroscopy).

There will also be an opportunity to participate in the PATHOS clinical trial.
Main duties of the job The post holder will be an experienced Speech and Language Therapist with highly specialist knowledge of differential diagnosis associated with complex head and neck cancer and upper airway management

Will support/mentor junior colleagues and provide expert opinions to others, including advice and support for colleagues referring to specialist services from outside Northampton.

Will provide clinical teaching of Speech and Language Therapy students and will develop and deliver specialist training to others in the area of clinical expertise.

Will initiate and undertake research/ Clinical Governance/audit projects within area of expertise.
To take the Speech and Language Therapy lead in multi-disciplinary clinics
To undertake the fitting and replacement of voice prostheses used in surgical voice restoration.

About us There is good professional support, regular clinical supervision, as well as strong links with the East Midlands H&N Cancer Advisory Group.

NHFT is an outstanding Trust who encourages flexible working and strives to improve the work life balance of employees through improved health and wellbeing.

Contract Permanent
Working pattern Part-time
Job locations Highfield Clinical Care Centre
Clinical research

Clinical research

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.

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Employer details Employer name Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address Highfield Clinical Care Centre
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Employer details Employer name Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address Highfield Clinical Care Centre
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