Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Head and Neck

Job overview

Main duties of the job

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.

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