Job overview

Due to an exciting investment, we are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Speech and Language Therapist with specialist skills in Head & Neck Cancer and Voice. This post is to provide backfill for the Head & Neck and Voice clinical leads whilst they establish an SLT-led “2 Week Wait (2WW)” clinic within the ENT service. This is a fixed-term part-time post until March 2026, with potential for extension dependent on the continuation of the SLT-led 2WW service.

We are an innovative, experienced, and supportive SLT service with excellent opportunities for professional and personal growth. The UHP SLT service spans stroke, acute, head & neck cancer, and voice services, with access to MDT working, Joint ENT/Voice clinics, videofluoroscopy and FEES. The SLT-led 2WW clinics presents a unique opportunity for advanced practice within SLT and could become part of the post-holder’s role if the service is continued.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

The post-holder is responsible for the provision of highly specialist assessment, differential diagnosis, and therapeutic intervention for people with a range of communication and swallowing disorders arising from Head & Neck Cancer and the treatment thereof.

The post-holder is responsible for the provision of highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment, differential diagnosis, and treatment for adults with Voice disorders in the outpatient setting.

The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT), to ensure inter-professional patient care for patients with Head and Neck cancer and Voice disorders.

The post holder will participate in service monitoring including collection and analysis of data and outcome measures.

The post holder will participate in team meetings, audit, and research projects. They will provide training and clinical support to the wider SLT team and other healthcare professionals.

The post-holder will report to the Principal Speech & Language Therapist for Head & Neck Oncology and Voice and will provide clinical and operational support for the head and neck cancer service in their absence. They will also provide operational support within the Voice service as required in the absence of the Voice Clinical Lead SLT.

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

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