Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Speech and Language Therapist to join the supportive and dynamic Head and Neck Cancer team at Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH). The successful applicant will work autonomously as a band 7 (highly specialist SLT) to provide a service to inpatients and local outpatients as part of the wider Adult Head and Neck Oncology Service (0.6 WTE). The post holder will be based at the Royal United Hospitals Bath working within the ENT and OP department and the new Dyson Cancer Centre which includes the RUH's oncology, chemotherapy and radiotherapy services, a 22-bed inpatient ward, as well as a research team. You will also be part of the friendly and innovative adult acute Speech & Language Therapy team.



To provide a highly specialist flexible service to adults related to voice and communication disorders, dysphagia, laryngectomy and surgical voice restoration following the diagnosis of a Head and Neck Cancer, in an inpatient and predominantly outpatient capacity



To lead speech & language therapy developments within the Head & Neck Cancer service



To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing highly specialist therapy to patients with ENT needs or Head and Neck Cancer (both benign and malignant) related to communication, voice and/or swallowing problems, including management of laryngectomy



To participate in the SLT instrumental service



To provide supervision and training to junior staff within the inpatient SLT team and Head and neck cancer MDT



At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.



We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.



We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.



A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.



We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!



We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath , learn about our extensive package of staff benefits , and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research .



Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.