Job summary We are recruiting for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist who share our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. You will be joining a team of Speech and Language Therapists who work predominantly within the Head and Neck oncology service with outpatients and inpatients. The Speech and Language Therapy service is operationally based within the AHP Therapy service, under the direction of the AHP Head of Therapies. You will be an experienced Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) who uses evidence-based knowledge and specialist skills to assess, diagnose and manage dysphagia and communication impairments. We require that you either have previous experience working in head and neck oncology or be committed to developing their skills within this area with support and regular supervision from the senior SLTs. At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us. Main duties of the job Supporting patients undergoing radiotherapy /- chemotherapy treatment with their swallowing and communication needs Supporting patients with swallowing and/or communication disorders receiving palliative radiotherapy, chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy Assessing and managing acute oncology inpatients with swallowing or communication difficulties Managing complex patients, such as those with a tracheostomy or laryngectomy, as competencies allow Clinical professional development is highly valued at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. The post holder will be supported to develop specialist competencies, undertake audits, contribute to research projects and attend relevant study days. You will be encouraged to improve SLT service delivery and implement evidence-based changes to practice, alongside the senior SLTs. The post holder will be expected to participate in MDT meetings and to deliver training within the hospital to other health professionals, when required. You will have the opportunity to supervise SLT student/s and to provide clinical support to an SLT assistant. About us At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust (ENHT), we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now. We run the following hospitals: The Lister Hospital, Stevenage New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City Hertford County, Hertford Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda. We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen. Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, Plus 15% high cost area supplement Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 361-7006392 Job locations Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Rickmansworth Road Northwood HA6 2RN Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailedinformation regarding this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailedinformation regarding this role. Person Specification Qualifications / Training Essential Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy Registered member of the RCSLT Current registration with HCPC Postgraduate training in dysphagia to Level C 'Dysphagia Training and Competency Framework (2014)' or equivalent Member of relevant SIG/CEN Desirable Completed RCSLT VF competency framework or equivalent Training / courses in Head and Neck or Oncology Previous Experience Essential Experience of working at postgraduate level with adults with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders Experience of working with patients who have an oncology diagnosis Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Experience working with adults with a tracheostomy or laryngectomy Experience of working with adults with head and neck cancer Experience of working with adults with a palliative diagnosis Experience of supervising junior staff or students on placement Experience of delivering training to other professionals, patients and/or carers Skills Essential Able to manage time and prioritise caseload effectively Able to make appropriate clinical decisions following an assessment Able to seek guidance when faced with a situation beyond clinical skills Excellent communicator with ability to modify skills as needed Able to work effectively within a team and also on own initiative Able to reflect on own practice and that of others Information Technology skills including: e-mail, Word, Excel & Power Point Desirable Able to teach and motivate other colleagues/students to promote their development Able to negotiate and manage conflict Person Specification Qualifications / Training Essential Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy Registered member of the RCSLT Current registration with HCPC Postgraduate training in dysphagia to Level C 'Dysphagia Training and Competency Framework (2014)' or equivalent Member of relevant SIG/CEN Desirable Completed RCSLT VF competency framework or equivalent Training / courses in Head and Neck or Oncology Previous Experience Essential Experience of working at postgraduate level with adults with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders Experience of working with patients who have an oncology diagnosis Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Experience working with adults with a tracheostomy or laryngectomy Experience of working with adults with head and neck cancer Experience of working with adults with a palliative diagnosis Experience of supervising junior staff or students on placement Experience of delivering training to other professionals, patients and/or carers Skills Essential Able to manage time and prioritise caseload effectively Able to make appropriate clinical decisions following an assessment Able to seek guidance when faced with a situation beyond clinical skills Excellent communicator with ability to modify skills as needed Able to work effectively within a team and also on own initiative Able to reflect on own practice and that of others Information Technology skills including: e-mail, Word, Excel & Power Point Desirable Able to teach and motivate other colleagues/students to promote their development Able to negotiate and manage conflict Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East and North Herts NHS Trust Address Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Rickmansworth Road Northwood HA6 2RN Employer's website https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)