Acute Oncology Advanced Speech

2 days ago


Southampton, United Kingdom University Hospital Southampton Nhs Trust Full time

Job summary University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job We are delighted to be advertising this exciting and rewarding role in Acute General Oncology.
This post is ideal for a patient-centred and empathetic SLT who is passionate about working in this specialist area alongside skilled colleagues from a range of professions.
About us As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London.
The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep.
The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.The department of dietetics and speech and language therapy employs approximately 130 staff, with clinical experts working across the range of specialties, providing acute services in both adults and paediatrics.
As a tertiary hospital, we have senior SLTs in a wide range of specialist areas.
There is access to regular CPD sessions, and opportunities to engage in service development and research.The onsite Wellbeing Hub is an excellent resource for staff complete with a caf, various meeting spaces, a free gym and changing facilities.
Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities: If you are the successful candidate, you will: Work as part of the Acute SLT team, primarily leading on the general oncology wards including the admissions areas.
Provide regular communication and swallowing assessment and therapy to patients with complex needs.
Continually represent the SLT service within general oncology.
Be innovative in your approach to patient care and service delivery, whilst being part of MDT service initiatives.
Support patients to have instrumental assessment of their swallowing.
Offer training, supervision and support to less experienced SLTs and other staff.
Support the SLT team in leading or taking on non-clinical tasks student coordination, clinical effectiveness, catering link role.
What experience/skills are needed If you are: Experienced in working with patients with complex communication and swallowing difficulties as a result of a range of different cancer diagnoses, Skilled in using (or keen to develop) instrumental assessments FEES and/or VF, Experienced in supervising and educating others, Experienced in representing SLT in an MDT setting, and effectively advocating for patients needs, Experienced in working in an acute hospital, and Experienced in planning, delivering and evaluating clinical audits, service evaluations and/or research, we would love to hear from you.
Person Specification Trust Values Essential Patient First Always Improving Working Together Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy Masters level qualification or equivalent experience HCPC (Health and Care professions Council) registered speech and language therapist Evidence of commitment to relevant ongoing CPD and development in relevant areas Evidence of relevant speech and language therapy knowledge and expertise with recent experience demonstrating this Evidence of post-graduate training in relevant speciality Experience of supervising staff Experience and involvement with training Ability to communicate complex information fluently, confidently and effectively to a diverse range of people: with patients, carers, managers and other health care professionals Ability to demonstrate a practical and sensitive approach and flexibility in working style when applying clinical judgement to complex clinical issues Ability to create rapport and professionally manage relationships with colleagues, patients and carers and the emotional challenges this presents Desirable Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and relevant specialist groups Experience of leading or co-ordinating audit or research work Clinical supervisory skills training


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