Adult Head and Neck Speech and Language Therapist

The role

This therapist will assess, diagnose, and manage patients with speech, language, voice, and swallowing difficulties related to head and neck cancer. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide specialist assessment and intervention plans.

What you will do

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with speech, language, voice, and swallowing difficulties related to head and neck cancer.
• Provide specialist assessment and intervention plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Work collaboratively with medical teams and wider multidisciplinary professionals.
• Provide advice and education to patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to service development.

Required qualifications

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration.
• Eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Previous experience working within a Head and Neck Cancer, oncology, acute, or specialist SLT setting.
• Experience managing complex communication and swallowing needs.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and clinical decision-making skills.
• A proactive and adaptable approach to working within a multidisciplinary team.

About the company

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