Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist- Oncology

Job summary

Due to internal movement our supportive team requires a Specialist SLT to support patients during their oncology and radiotherapy treatment s includes outpatient and inpatient input including pre-treatment, on-treatment and post-treatment provision alongside a highly specialist MDT.

• A full induction programme, robust supervision, regular team meetings & peer support
• A wide range of opportunities for career development
• Access to videofluoroscopy & FEES
• Modern facilities with good transport links

The successful candidate would work within the acute oncology Speech and Language Therapy team at QEHB serving a diverse clinical caseload. You would work closely with the SLT Team Leaders, NQP Speech and Language Therapists and peer Specialist Speech and Language Therapy to provide an excellent level of care to our patient group.

• assessing and managing patients with swallowing and communication disorders during their oncology and/or radiotherapy treatment
• service development and audit
• working closely with the MDT
• training of junior colleagues and students
• working towards utilising specialist assessments such e.g. FEES, SVR, videofluoroscopy
• working flexibly and thriving in a fast-paced environment

We have a large team who share a caseload of diverse patient cohorts so being a team player is essential. We would welcome a candidate who is has experience working with patients in the specialist area but our supportive team will be willing to support your development in these areas.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people.

As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

• Professional knowledge acquired at degree level in Speech and language therapy
• Postgraduate training/short courses relevant to working with adults with acquired communication/swallowing difficulties.
• Membership of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Current registration with HCPC.
• Completed RCSLT Level C/ EDS Level 5 dysphagia competencies (or above).
• Completed RCSLT NQP competencies.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

• Advanced competencies such as tracheostomy, FEES, SVR or video fluoroscopy.

• Experience of working within an adult inpatient setting.
• Experience of working independently with adult dysphagia caseload.
• Experience of working successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience working with the speciality caseload.
• Experience of holding own clinical caseload.

• Membership of a relevant Clinical Excellence Network (CEN).
• Experience supervising or training junior colleagues.
• Experience of working within the NHS.

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of dysphagia, dysarthria, dyspraxia and dysphonia and dysphasia.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of treatment and management of patients with a range of acute and/or long-term progressive conditions.
• Ability to communicate sensitive and complex information effectively.
• An awareness of the appropriate use of counselling skills.
• Excellent skills of persuasion, motivation, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills with people who have significant and complex communication and or swallowing difficulties.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability and passion to be…