Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Head and Neck Cancer)
| Posting date: | 24 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | Coventry, CV2 2DX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9218-26-0212 |
Summary
Accept clinical responsibility for the caseload and organise this effectively and efficiently. This will include prioritising and allocating patients appropriately for more junior staff. Communicate complex SLT information in an understandable form to staff, patients and carers. Be professionally & legally responsible & accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care. Take a lead on department audit and service development work, translating findings into practice as required. Provide specialist advice, teaching & instruction to relatives, carers & other members of the MDT regarding SLT issues. Plan and support with the clinical supervision of student SLTs on clinical placement. Engage in department and own CPD activities and lead on supporting the learning and development of others, particularly more junior members of the team. Participate in health promotion activities of the department Cover the work of colleagues and deputise for senior colleagues during periods of absence or peak workloads Participate in other duties as required such as maintaining a clean safe environment always ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness hygiene & infection control. To take on designated roles or responsibilities that support the overarching needs of the department. To provide SLT provision across sites of UHCW and Rugby St Cross as needed. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.