University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Head & Neck
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Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Head & Neck
Head and Neck Oncology Speech and Language Therapist
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is thrilled to offer this exciting opportunity to work as a Head and Neck Oncology Speech and Language Therapist (SLT).
About the Role
This role is perfect for a patient-centred, hospitable, and enthusiastic SLT eager to contribute to a dynamic multi-disciplinary team delivering high-quality care.
Working at University Hospital Southampton
As England’s largest acute teaching trust, we offer extensive learning and development to support your career ambitions.
Our location, on the south coast with direct links to London, combined with proximity to attractions such as the New Forest, South Downs, and Jurassic Coast, makes it a fantastic place to live and work.
Our Commitment to Flexibility and Inclusion
We prioritise a flexible working environment, accommodating personal, educational, or wellbeing needs while still delivering outstanding patient care. Our anti-racist, anti-discriminatory approach ensures a culture where diversity, inclusion, and individuality are celebrated.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Working within the Head and Neck SLT team, engaging in clinics (SLT-led and MDT), acute wards, and outpatient treatment areas.
- Assessing and treating patients with complex communication and swallowing difficulties linked to head and neck cancer.
- Providing regular instrumental assessment support (e.g., FEES, VF) for patients.
- Representing the SLT service within head and neck oncology, promoting best practices and service improvements.
- Inspiring innovation in patient care and service delivery via collaborating with MDT initiatives.
- Supervising and training less experienced SLTs and healthcare staff, fostering professional development.
- Supporting non-clinical duties, such as student coordination, clinical effectiveness, and audit leadership.
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Essential Experience & Skills
To excel in this role, you should have:
✔ Extensive experience working with head and neck cancer patients, particularly managing communication and swallowing disorders. ✔ Proficiency in instrumental assessments, such as flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) or videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS). ✔ Strong supervisory and educative skills to mentor both clinical and non-clinical staff. ✔ Experience in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) settings, representing SLT advocate interests. ✔ Acute hospital experience, navigating complex clinical scenarios. ✔ Proven experience in conducting clinical audits, service evaluations, or relevant research.
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Person Specification
Essential Criteria
✅ Degree in Speech and Language Therapy recognised by HCPC ✅ Master’s-level qualification or equivalent professional experience ✅ Active HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist ✅ Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) relevant to head and neck oncology ✅ Specifically trained within head and neck speciality (e.g., postgraduate qualifications/education) ✅ Experience supervising clinical staff ✅ Involvement in training development and delivery ✅ Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly with patients, carers, managers, and healthcare professionals ✅ Clinical judgement skills—balancing practicality, sensitivity, and adaptability in complex cases ✅ Strong interpersonal and rapport-building abilities to support emotional well-being in patients, stakeholders, and colleagues
Desirable Criteria
✨ Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT), including relevant specialist group affiliations. ✨ Experience leading or coordinating audit/research projects in SLT. ✨ Clinical supervisory skills training—furthering professional growth within the team.
Trust Values
Our work is guided by three core values:
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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