Speech & Language Therapist-Adult Speech & Language Therapy Service

1 month ago


Northampton Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 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.
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.
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.
Clinical research


Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Highfield Clinical Care Centre



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