Job summary We have a fantastic opportunity for a band 6 SLT to join our clinically passionate, friendly inpatient speech and language therapy team at the Royal Surrey Hospital. The SLT 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. In addition, you would be fully supported to enhance your knowledge and skills, working through formal competencies such as videofluoroscopy, FEES and tracheostomy management in line with your PDR goals. The SLT 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. Suitable candidates should have completed post-graduate competencies in acquired dysphagia management. You must be registered with the HCPC and the RCSLT for this post. Main duties of the job 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. This role will be a rotation across stroke/neurology, critical care, acute medicine and head & neck oncology. We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated therapists with a keen desire to learn the skills necessary to excel in these rotations. 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 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 384-JH-EMF17719-B6 Job locations Royal Surrey Hospital Guildford GU2 7XX Job description Job responsibilities To provide a specialist speech and language therapy service to patients with a range of complex communication and swallowing disorders. Depending on the rotation, this will include: Stroke and neurology patients on the Acute Stroke Unit. Patients within the Intensive Care Unit at RSCH, including management of patients with tracheostomy and ventilator needs (within level of competency). Patients on the Acute Medical wards at RSCH. Patients undergoing treatment for Head and Neck cancer within the Royal Surrey Foundation Trust and wider Cancer Network. This includes patients undergoing surgical/oncological treatment under the Maxillofacial, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) and Acute Clinical Oncology (Chemo-Radiotherapy) care pathways. As well as providing ongoing rehabilitation and support for patients in the post-acute phase of treatment as part of the MARS (Macmillan Assessment and Rehabilitation Service) team. Job description Job responsibilities To provide a specialist speech and language therapy service to patients with a range of complex communication and swallowing disorders. Depending on the rotation, this will include: Stroke and neurology patients on the Acute Stroke Unit. Patients within the Intensive Care Unit at RSCH, including management of patients with tracheostomy and ventilator needs (within level of competency). Patients on the Acute Medical wards at RSCH. Patients undergoing treatment for Head and Neck cancer within the Royal Surrey Foundation Trust and wider Cancer Network. This includes patients undergoing surgical/oncological treatment under the Maxillofacial, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) and Acute Clinical Oncology (Chemo-Radiotherapy) care pathways. As well as providing ongoing rehabilitation and support for patients in the post-acute phase of treatment as part of the MARS (Macmillan Assessment and Rehabilitation Service) team. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Health and Care Professional Council - License to Practice Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses Evidence of successful completion of post-graduate dysphagia competencies Desirable Evidence of successful competition of post-graduate training in SVR Full driving licence Knowledge Essential Recent experience managing patients with complex communication and dysphagia needs in an acute setting Knowledge and use of patient-centred outcome measures Contribution to audit & Service planning / development Research awareness or contribution to research Knowledge and experience of other clinical specialties/professionals Knowledge of national and local policies / procedures relevant for the post Knowledge of assessment tools and treatment techniques relevant to acquired communication / dysphagia needs in each rotation Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance/audit Knowledge of standards of record keeping and Information Governance Desirable Member of relevant Clinical Excellence Network Experience of managing communication and swallowing in post-surgical head & neck oncology patients Experience of managing communication and swallowing in patients undergoing chemoradiotherapy for head & neck oncology Experience of Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES) including interpretation of results Experience of videofluoroscopy including interpretation of results Supervision and line management of band 5 SLT and SLT students Experience of managing tracheostomised patients Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Health and Care Professional Council - License to Practice Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses Evidence of successful completion of post-graduate dysphagia competencies Desirable Evidence of successful competition of post-graduate training in SVR Full driving licence Knowledge Essential Recent experience managing patients with complex communication and dysphagia needs in an acute setting Knowledge and use of patient-centred outcome measures Contribution to audit & Service planning / development Research awareness or contribution to research Knowledge and experience of other clinical specialties/professionals Knowledge of national and local policies / procedures relevant for the post Knowledge of assessment tools and treatment techniques relevant to acquired communication / dysphagia needs in each rotation Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance/audit Knowledge of standards of record keeping and Information Governance Desirable Member of relevant Clinical Excellence Network Experience of managing communication and swallowing in post-surgical head & neck oncology patients Experience of managing communication and swallowing in patients undergoing chemoradiotherapy for head & neck oncology Experience of Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES) including interpretation of results Experience of videofluoroscopy including interpretation of results Supervision and line management of band 5 SLT and SLT students Experience of managing tracheostomised patients 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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)