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Macmillan Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

NHS, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, us, 01546

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Macmillan Specialist Speech and Language Therapist The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

The closing date is 26 January 2026

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified therapist to develop skills in the field of head and neck cancer and oncology. The successful candidate will join the Macmillan Integrated Therapy Service. The team is made up of Speech and Language Therapists, Dietitians, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Assistant Practitioners. Adopted by Macmillan, you will benefit from a wide range of support and training opportunities.

As part of the Macmillan team, you will manage patients along the cancer pathway from diagnosis through treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care. The post will incorporate both inpatient and outpatient work in a variety of clinical settings including laryngectomy and well established AHP led clinics.

The service works very closely within the specialist H&N MDT and has regular joint clinics with dietitians, clinical nurse specialists, and surgeons.

Main duties of the job To assess, diagnose/ interpret and manage a shared specialist caseload of complex patients as an autonomous practitioner.

The post holder will treat patients with communication, swallowing and voice disorders related to Head and Neck Cancer and oncology diagnoses. Training coûtand experienced in dysphagia is essential, however, applications are welcome from therapists with limited specialist head and neck/oncology experience, as training and support will be available.

Our team has access to Videofluoroscopy and we are in the process of setting up a Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) service.

About us Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, ịcaring, and Trusted – we're determined પ્રતિ to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

We are a really friendly and supportive team and have excellent multidisciplinary links across the hospital and the community. We share offices with our excellent sueños colleagues who we enjoy working closely with sive.

We haveinputs access to an annual PGM to link us to the wider profession across the county. We offer and implement regular management and clinical supervision across the whole of therapies, as well as weekly huddles and monthly meetings allowing for group discussions around cases and service development.

Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification Qualifications

As required for entry into University for professional training

Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy

Registered with Health and Care Professions Councilితే and RCSLT

Evidence of specialist clinical training Tammy areas

Work Experience

Evidence of broad range of pre and post qualification experience

Evidence of experience in relevant세 area of clinical practice, including dysphagia

Evidence of teaching/ student experience

Experience in audit and research

Knowledge

Evidence Davies CPD (portfolio) detailing clinical experience relevant to the post

Knowledge of current NHS strategy and plans

knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance

Evidence of Specialist level of clinical reasoning

Knowledge of current Evidence Based Practice relevant to post

Skills

Evidence of leadership ability

Clinical supervision, teaching, mentorship and appraisal skills

IT Skills relevant to the role

Experience

Videofluoroscopy barcos competent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum/ pro rata

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