Job summary We have a fantastic opportunity for a suitably experienced SLT to join our friendly, supportive, clinically passionate, speech and language therapy team at the Royal Surrey Hospital. The post holder will provide highly specialist speech and language therapy intervention as part of the Neuro-Oncology MDT as well as fulfil the role of team lead for the Acute Medical service. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in both acute medicine and neuro-oncology settings, and be confident in managing a wide range of patients, encompassing both complex dysphagia and acquired communication difficulties. They will be a fully competent video-fluoroscopy and FEES Practitioner, and be able to work independently with patients with a tracheostomy. Experience providing education and training relevant to their clinical specialism would be beneficial. This is a team-lead post, as such, you should also have experience of supervising junior members of the SLT profession. The successful candidate should work well under pressure, be passionate about high standards of patient care, and embrace the challenge of developing both services. Support will be available both internally, through regular supervision and peer support, and externally through access to relevant Clinical Excellence Networks (CENs). You must be registered with the HCPC and the RCSLT for this post. Main duties of the job You will be based at the Regional Cancer Centre at the Royal Surrey Hospital in Guildford however some domiciliary visits may be required; therefore you will need a driving licence and access to a vehicle. The speech and language therapy team have extensive expertise in the management of patients with head & neck cancer (including laryngectomy), stroke, neurology, critical care, neuro-oncology, general medicine and voice disorders. The team place a high value on the acquisition and development of evidence based clinical skills for the benefit of patients. We offer a supportive environment with regular team meetings and a rolling in-service CPD programme. About us Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure. We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding. Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us. Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?vR96pMboIYdo Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 384-JH-EMF17174-B7 Job locations Royal Surrey Hospital Guildford GU2 7XX Job description Job responsibilities The team are committed to sharing best practice in the fields of acquired communication and swallow disorders, so provide regular training sessions for doctors, nurses and healthcare assistants as well as those staff trained to carry out basic dysphagia screening. To provide a specialist service for patients diagnosed with Brain & CNS or other tumour sites affecting communication and/or swallow function. To act as a resource for AHPs working with Neuro-Oncology patients in the referring catchment area. To provide a specialist service to inpatients at the RSCH with a range of acquired neurological / medical disorders. To manage and prioritise own specialist caseload, including patients with acquired complex communication/swallowing difficulties or receiving end of life care. Provide a holistic, timely and proactive service to patients with Brain & CNS tumours (including domiciliary visits where appropriate). To continue with service development and promotion of the Neuro-Oncology and Acute medical services. To provide leadership to the Acute Medicine Speech and Language Therapist team. To provide teaching and training (formal and informal) to colleagues and members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). To monitor referral guidelines, patient pathways, outcome measures and best practice initiatives to maximise the patient experience. Job description Job responsibilities The team are committed to sharing best practice in the fields of acquired communication and swallow disorders, so provide regular training sessions for doctors, nurses and healthcare assistants as well as those staff trained to carry out basic dysphagia screening. To provide a specialist service for patients diagnosed with Brain & CNS or other tumour sites affecting communication and/or swallow function. To act as a resource for AHPs working with Neuro-Oncology patients in the referring catchment area. To provide a specialist service to inpatients at the RSCH with a range of acquired neurological / medical disorders. To manage and prioritise own specialist caseload, including patients with acquired complex communication/swallowing difficulties or receiving end of life care. Provide a holistic, timely and proactive service to patients with Brain & CNS tumours (including domiciliary visits where appropriate). To continue with service development and promotion of the Neuro-Oncology and Acute medical services. To provide leadership to the Acute Medicine Speech and Language Therapist team. To provide teaching and training (formal and informal) to colleagues and members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). To monitor referral guidelines, patient pathways, outcome measures and best practice initiatives to maximise the patient experience. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent Health & Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Evidence of successful completion of relevant specialist short courses Post-Graduate course in dysphagia management Full driving licence Knowledge Essential Recent experience of working in an MDT setting and with patients with complex communication and swallowing disorders Experience of videofluoroscopy including interpretation of results Experience of FEES including interpretation of results Experience of managing patients with a tracheostomy Experience managing patients undergoing chemoradiotherapy Experience of service development Able to manage and prioritise own caseload and workload independently and support others with caseload management Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance Knowledge of standards of record keeping Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent Health & Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Evidence of successful completion of relevant specialist short courses Post-Graduate course in dysphagia management Full driving licence Knowledge Essential Recent experience of working in an MDT setting and with patients with complex communication and swallowing disorders Experience of videofluoroscopy including interpretation of results Experience of FEES including interpretation of results Experience of managing patients with a tracheostomy Experience managing patients undergoing chemoradiotherapy Experience of service development Able to manage and prioritise own caseload and workload independently and support others with caseload management Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance Knowledge of standards of record keeping 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 Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Surrey Hospital Guildford GU2 7XX Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)