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.
We are delighted to be advertising this exciting and rewarding role in Head and Neck oncology. This post is ideal for a patient-centred, friendly and enthusiastic SLT who is keen to work in a stimulating environment alongside skilled colleagues from a range of professions.
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Key Responsibilities: If you are the successful candidate, you will:
Work as part of the Head and Neck SLT team, including SLT led clinics, MDT clinics, acute wards and outpatient treatment areas. Provide regular communication and swallowing assessment and therapy to patients with complex head and neck oncology diagnoses. Continually represent the SLT service within head and neck 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 e.g. student coordination, clinical effectiveness. Experience/Skills Needed: If you are: Experienced in working with patients with complex communication and swallowing difficulties as a result of head and neck cancer diagnoses, Skilled in using instrumental assessments e.g. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
We are delighted to be advertising this exciting and rewarding role in Head and Neck oncology. This post is ideal for a patient-centred, friendly and enthusiastic SLT who is keen to work in a stimulating environment alongside skilled colleagues from a range of professions.
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Key Responsibilities: If you are the successful candidate, you will:
Work as part of the Head and Neck SLT team, including SLT led clinics, MDT clinics, acute wards and outpatient treatment areas. Provide regular communication and swallowing assessment and therapy to patients with complex head and neck oncology diagnoses. Continually represent the SLT service within head and neck 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 e.g. student coordination, clinical effectiveness. Experience/Skills Needed: If you are: Experienced in working with patients with complex communication and swallowing difficulties as a result of head and neck cancer diagnoses, Skilled in using instrumental assessments e.g. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
