Highly Specialist Speech Therapist

3 days ago

Luton, Luton, United Kingdom Transformation Unit Full time
Job Title: Highly Specialist Speech Therapist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Speech Therapist to join our team at the Transformation Unit. As a Highly Specialist Speech Therapist, you will be responsible for managing a specialist caseload of adults with communication and/or swallowing disorders associated with Head and Neck Cancer and benign ENT disorders/voice.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Use highly specialist clinical skills to assess, diagnose, and treat complex communication and swallowing disorders.
  • Provide specialist advice to colleagues in the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and give second and expert opinions as required.
  • Independently manage and have day-to-day responsibility for a caseload of adults in acute and outpatient settings.
  • Develop and implement specialist speech and language therapy treatment plans and discharge patients as appropriate.
  • Make differential diagnoses based on evidence from assessment and design appropriate treatment based on analysis of patient profiles.
  • Develop clear care plans based on best/evidence-based practice.
  • Use clinical skills to generate written reports reflecting specialist knowledge.
  • Provide appropriate specialist intervention and evaluate outcomes.
  • Advise others regarding the management and care of patients/clients with communication and/or feeding and swallowing difficulties.
  • Monitor and evaluate own highly specialist service delivery.
  • Employ counselling skills with patients and carers with highly complex needs.
  • Analyse and interpret complex information relating to patients and service provision to plan patient care and service development.
  • Devising care protocols for specific clinical issues.
  • Plan, organise, and prioritise own workload, clinical and non-clinical.
  • Demonstrate an advanced level of clinical expertise with extended scope of practice, including laryngeal endoscopy/stroboscopy, and maintain expert clinical knowledge in the field of Head & Neck cancer, SVR, and ENT disorders.
  • Size, fit, and change voice prosthesis in accordance with clinical guidelines and protocols, and problem-solve, demonstrating highly specialist skills in managing complex SVR situations.
  • Understand and support patients and carers through quality of life decisions regarding eating and drinking risks, particularly in regard to patients on a palliative pathway.

Requirements:

  • Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent.
  • Health and Care Professions Council Registration.
  • Post-graduate dysphagia accreditation or equivalent.
  • Relevant post-registration training in Head and Neck Oncology/ENT, including laryngectomy, tracheostomy, and FEES.
  • Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
  • Evidence of training as a clinical supervisor.
  • MBSImp Certified.

Working for the Transformation Unit:

The Transformation Unit is a dynamic and innovative organisation committed to delivering high-quality patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. As a member of our team, you will have access to a programme of high-quality training and development to help you grow your career. We are a friendly, high-performing organisation committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of our staff.

What We Offer:

  • A supportive and innovative team environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  • A comprehensive benefits package.
  • A commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application, including your CV and a cover letter, to [insert contact information].

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