Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
    Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Cambridge, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Job summary

    Are you a highly motivated, skilled and experienced Speech and Language Therapist interested in joining SLT Services at Addenbrooke's Hospital in the vibrant city of Cambridge?

    We are delighted to be appointing to a permanent post to provide specialist SLT input to the Head and Neck Cancer / ENT team and to The Upper and Mid Airway Dysfunction Service as part of the East of England Severe Asthma Service Hub.

    We are looking for someone with the required combination of skills, experience, drive and enthusiasm to help support this well established and regionally renowned team and to be able to work across Head and Neck and the Upper and Mid Airway Dysfunction Service.

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to work within our well-established, friendly and enthusiastic team based in a busy acute teaching hospital. It also offers a unique experience to develop skills across ENT as well as within The Severe Asthma Service.

    Experience of on-going clinical service development, developing and delivering training and close MDT working is required. You will have a comprehensive background in Dysphagia management and skills in Head and Neck Cancer Care and Oncology as well as benign ENT would support the application.

    Main duties of the job

    To contribute to the provision of specialist Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) within the SLT ENT / Head and Neck Oncology service with some sessions designated to ENT and the Upper and Mid Airway Dysfunction Service.

    To provide specialist input to a defined caseload including patients with complex airway disorders, prioritising needs and managing workload independently.

    To be proactive in developing specialist services offered to patients referred.

    To contribute to the multidisciplinary management of patients, taking a holistic approach to care.

    To cover for colleagues and line manager as required in service coordination and representation to relevant forums, Ward rounds, Clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings.

    About us

    Our Trust

    Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

    CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Speech and Language Therapy Services at Addenbrookes are managed by a Professional Head of SLT and structured into four clinical areas, each led by a Senior Specialist SLT.

    These are Head and Neck / ENT, Adult Acute, Acute Paediatrics and Neonates and Stroke / Neuro / Trauma Rehab.

    Due to new investment over the last year, we have been able to set up and establish SLT role within the Severe Asthma Service.

    In addition, the service is proud to have been commissioned by NHS England to deliver specialised AAC services to the region the Communication Aids Service East of England (CASEE).

    The post offers an excellent opportunity to build on existing skills whilst being part of a supportive and progressive team. Excellent professional supervision and peer support is available. You will be welcomed as an integral member of the H&N / ENT and Severe Asthma multi-disciplinary team.

    As a Specialist Clinician, you would contribute to SLT service improvement initiatives and provide support and supervision to students. In all cases, training and development needs will be identified and a personal development plan agreed and supported.

    Some knowledge and interest in the assessment of the upper airway and treatment of these disorders would be helpful but is not essential.

    Experience of tracheostomy management, Surgical Voice Restoration, AAC, VFS and FEES are desirable but not essential.

    Please contact us if you would like further information.

    Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

    The advert will close at midnight on 2 May 2024.

    Interviews are due to be held on 7 May 2024.

    Benefits to you

    We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

    Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

    We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • Recognised Speech and language Therapy degree or equivalent qualification
  • HCPC Registration
  • Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
  • Post-graduate dysphagia accreditation or equivalent
  • Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses in communication, voice and swallowing disorders in a range of adult acquired conditions

    • Desirable

  • Member of relevant CEN

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Relevant experience at undergraduate / post graduate level (pre-qualification)
  • Post graduate experience in the areas of dysphagia, communication and voice, including assessment, treatment and management of a H&N cancer / ENT caseload
  • Undertaking videofluoroscopic examinations
  • Experience in the area of upper airway dysfunction / respiratory disorders, including use of specialist assessment and therapeutic techniques
  • Experience in developing and delivering training to other professionals
  • Experience of supervising students
  • Involvement in multidisciplinary working

    • Desirable

  • Experience in managing patients with tracheostomies
  • Experience of Fibreoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) examinations
  • Experience of Surgical Voice Restoration

    • Knowledge

    Essential

  • Established knowledge of a range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions in the areas of communication and dysphagia and approaches to the treatment of voice disorders
  • Some knowledge of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to upper airways dysfunction / respiratory disorders
  • Demonstrate knowledge of RCSLT guidelines and national policies and procedures relevant to client group
  • Knowledge of standards of record keeping

    • Skills

    Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills
  • Good auditory and perceptual discriminator skills for analysis of voice and speech, including phonetic transcription
  • Ability to analyse and interpret videofluoroscopic examinations
  • Good presentation skills, both verbal and written
  • Demonstrates ability to be an effective team member
  • Negotiation and problem solving skills
  • Good analytical and reflection skills
  • Prioritisation and organisational skills
  • Demonstrates ability to lead on service projects
  • Computer skills for the preparation of reports, presentations and therapy materials

    • Desirable

  • Counselling skills
  • Surgical voice restoration - valve insertion and management

    • Additional Requirements

    Essential

  • The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.