Description
We are seeking a Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our team at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. The successful candidate will have extensive experience managing dysphagia and communication disorders associated with treatment for head & neck cancer in an acute setting.
The role involves providing autonomous specialist assessment, treatment, and advice to inpatients with complex swallowing and communication difficulties secondary to head and neck cancer and other oncology conditions. The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to give highly specialist guidance, advice, and education on matters relating to their specialist area.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing leadership for the team in planning, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating the Speech and Language Therapy service
- Offering a lead role in teaching, supervising, and appraising peers, Band 6, Band 5, Student Speech and Language Therapists, and Speech and Language Therapy Assistants
- Deputising in the absence of senior colleagues as required in both management and clinical areas
- Contributing to running and developing the Speech and Language service through audit, development of policies, procedures, and guidelines using evidence-based practice
- Undertaking supervision, mentoring, and performance development plans to promote clinical and professional effectiveness of self and others
The salary for this position ranges from £55,524 to £62,652 per annum.
We offer a supportive work environment with ample CPD, training opportunities, and peer support. Service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives are actively encouraged.