Head & Neck Speech & Language Therapist (B5-B6 Development Considered)

Undertake assessment and management of adults with communication and swallowing difficulties associated with Head and Neck Cancer, with support from senior colleagues as required. Interpret & analyse clinical & non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis & prognosis on a range of conditions to recommend the best course of intervention, evaluate outcomes, reassess & to develop comprehensive discharge plans. Seeking support from senior colleagues as required. Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment plans as required Be professionally & legally responsible & accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care. Undertake department audit and service development work, translating findings into practice. Provide specialist advice, teaching & instruction to relatives, carers & other members of the MDT regarding SLT issues. Engage in department and own CPD activities. Participate in health promotion activities of the department. Participate in other duties as required such as maintaining a clean safe environment always ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness hygiene & infection control. To take on designated roles or responsibilities that support the overarching needs of the department. To provide SLT provision across sites of University Hospital Coventry and Hospital of St Cross. Secondment will be considered for internal candidates If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Closing Date

Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.