Highly Specialist Speech And Language Therapist Head And Neck

London, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic therapist to join our innovative department, with a reputation for excellence. We are a team of over 30 with a strong commitment to supporting the CPD of our therapists. We pride ourselves on being friendly and welcoming, providing opportunities for all with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and striving to advance the evidence base.



This is a full time post within the Adult Speech & Language Therapy Head and Neck Service (covering acute ENT/OMFS inpatient wards, consultant led clinics and outpatients) which is a large surgical hub within the North West London sector with a well respected and welcoming MDT. Close working with consultants is encouraged with opportunities for surgical theatre observations available. This role plays an active part in the wider MDT and cancer networks and requires excellent communication and consultative skills to support patients throughout their cancer pathway and local SLT services. You will also provide support to our well-established SLT-led FEES and Videofluoroscopy clinics. Experience working in the field of Head & Neck is essential, with competencies in Surgical Voice Restoration and tracheostomy desirable. You will be facilitating the key working of a diverse laryngectomy caseload including pre-op, inpatient stay and rehabilitation needs (including supporting the well-established laryngectomy social group). You will be based at Northwick Park Hospital working under the supervision of our Lead therapists.



London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.



Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.



We run major acute services at:



Northwick Park Hospital:

home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK



St Mark's Hospital:

an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease



Ealing Hospital:

a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice



Central Middlesex Hospital:

our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.



We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.



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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3264489
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    London, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned