We are looking for a therapist who has good experience in managing patients presenting with a variety of disorders within Voice and Head and Neck services. Mainly we require a remote/virtual service for people presenting with voice disorders.

As a bank post, hours are flexible and as well as remote working we encourage some on site face to face clinical sessions as well as involvement in a clinical governance activities, supervision and teaching.

Main duties of the job

The assessment, treatment, management and rehabilitation of people presenting with dysphonia and dysphagia of varying types and complexity in the head and neck cancer and voice caseloads.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The assessment, treatment, management and rehabilitation of people presenting with dysphonia and dysphagia of varying types and complexity in the head and neck cancer and voice caseloads.

Supervision, coaching and mentoring junior speech and language therapists.

Teaching and training others as required.

Opportunities for involvement in VFL, FEES, Voice clinics.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• Qualified SaLT

essential

Essential

• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT

essential

Essential

• Relevant knowledge, skills and experience

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Flexible/remote

Brighton or worthing

BN2 5BE

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279-6567805-AUG24