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Macmillan Speech & Language Therapist - Head & Neck Cancer & ENT/Voice

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

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Salary
£32,557 - £39,631 per annum pro rata
Profession
Speech and Language Therapist
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
23 Apr 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
10 Apr 2026

Job overview

Are you a newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist looking to start your career in a supportive & forward-thinking environment? We have an opportunity for a Band 5 SLT to join our Head & Neck Cancer & Voice Speech and Language Therapy Service within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

This post offers experience across a range of in & out-patient settings within both uni- and multi-disciplinary providing a balanced & supportive start to your career.

You will deliver a range of interventions, for adults with Speech and Language Therapy needs related to Head and Neck Cancer and benign ENT conditions. ABUHB is a well-respected & renowned for Head and Neck cancer surgery, this post will involve work with patients pre and post surgery/ oncology treatment as both inpatients & outpatients.

You will be part of a SLT & wider multidisciplinary cancer team committed to person-centred, evidence-based care. This post provides an excellent foundation for developing clinical skills, including holistic assessment &  intervention to support communication, well being, independence, self-management & evidence‑based care. There will be opportunities to develop skills in dysphagia management.

Our clinical & professional leadership team continues to develop service quality, embed best practice & enhance access to specialist assessment pathways, including VFSS. We support ongoing learning through CPD opportunities, professional networks & supervision.

Main duties of the job

Informal queries and visits are welcomed & encouraged.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Informal queries and visits are welcomed & encouraged.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.