The postholder will provide an integrated in-patient and out-patient service to patients with head and neck cancer. To maintain a very high level of clinical knowledge in the specialist field of head and neck cancer providing advice, second opinions and joint management with colleagues in the Trust.
Areas of knowledge to include:
1. Voice rehabilitation following radiotherapy
2. Surgical voice restoration
3. Dysphagia assessment and rehabilitation
To lead videofluoroscopy and FEES service for this patient group (support and training can be given as required). To develop, attend and contribute to combined clinics (joint oncology, maxillofacial and ENT). Surgical voice restoration to manage voice prostheses including measuring, fitting, maintaining and troubleshooting.
To use FEES (Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) & therapeutic scoping. To implement training related to specialist area to colleagues in the department/hospital/other Trusts. To liaise with and provide support to therapists across the head and neck cancer pathway.
To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of national policies, documents and trends related to this client group and disseminate this to colleagues. To review literature and disseminate relevant information. To take a lead role in research projects relevant to this client group as and when required. To lead the planning of future management of this client group.
To devise, collate and disseminate statistical information to demonstrate service performance, illustrate gaps and to give quality assurance. To provide information for national data collection as required. To ensure your knowledge and skills are up to date. For further information see the full job description attached.
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