Specialist Speech & Language Therapist- ENT/Voice and Surgery

Yorkhospitals; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust is seeking a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join their team focusing on patients with ENT/voice disorders. This full-time role at York Hospital involves assessing communication and swallowing disorders, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and leading service development initiatives. Candidates should have experience managing complex dysphagia and communication impairments. Competitive benefits include access to the NHS Pension Scheme, generous holiday allowance, and relocation package.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Relocation package up to 30% of salary

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Speech and Language Therapist with skills in managing complex dysphagia and communication impairments.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage adult communication and swallowing disorders related to ENT/Voice/Critical Care.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care.
• Support service development and contribute to student placements.
• Engage in weekly clinics and team meetings.

Skills

Managing complex dysphagia

Communication impairments

ENT/Voice disorders

Critical care

Job description

Specialist Speech & Language Therapist- ENT/Voice and Surgery

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Overview

Are you a skilled, resourceful and dynamic Speech and Language Therapist with experience of managing patients with complex dysphagia and communication impairments including ENT/voice disorders and critical care? This role is based at York Hospital and delivers care to patients across the trust, with a specific focus on patients with ENT/voice disorders and acute inpatients on the surgical wards. The Surgical Adult Speech and Language Therapy team provides care across the patient journey (inpatients, outpatients and specialist services such as Head & Neck cancer). There is a weekly SLT-Led Videofluoroscopy service and an active move to establish a FEES service.

Responsibilities

• Assess, provide differential diagnosis and manage adult communication and swallowing disorders related to ENT/Voice/Critical Care.
• Liaise closely with multidisciplinary teams, families, carers, GPs and AHPs to provide holistic care.
• Support and collaborate with Advanced Clinical Specialist Speech & Language Therapists, the Team Manager and the Professional Lead for Speech & Language Therapy.
• Contribute to service development by leading on projects and supporting audits and research with Advanced Clinical Specialists; contribute to providing engaging student placements.
• Lead or participate in weekly SLT-Led Videofluoroscopy clinics and a monthly joint voice clinic; participate in regular team and clinical meetings.
• Transport yourself and equipment independently across the region (trust pool cars available) and be flexible with time and skills to meet service needs.
• Engage with supervision and development opportunities and support ongoing education and training within the team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Speech and Language Therapist with skills in managing complex dysphagia and communication impairments, including ENT/Voice disorders and critical care.

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, with benefits on retirement and for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• Relocation package up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) for hard-to-fill positions where relocation is required.
• Paid and unpaid leave for emergency and planned absences.
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme for personal, work, family and relationship issues.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Learning and development opportunities and staff discounts on various services and products.

For further information on benefits and to arrange informal visits, please contact: Name: Helena Perry, Adult Speech & Language Therapy Team Manager, Email: [e-mail], Telephone: [phone].

Job Details

• Location: York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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