Highly Specialist Head and Neck Speech and Language Therapist

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Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Highly Specialist Head and Neck Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 17 November 2026

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Job summary

The Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) team at Aintree Hospital (Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trust ) and Clatterbridge Cancer Centre work together as an integrated team ( HANIT) to support patients who are being treated for Head & Neck Cancer within the Liverpool Head and Neck Centre. Although the SLT team is employed by different organisations, there is a commitment to work across boundaries in acute surgical, oncology and community to ensure that patients are seen for the right support at the right time. We are a supportive and friendly team. We are looking for an experienced and motivated SLT with highly specialist skills in Head and Neck Cancer for a 7 month fixed term post, to cover a maternity leave to gain further experience with a pioneering and innovative team.

Main duties of the job

This role will be part of a well-established Head and Neck Team working with both inpatients and out-patients. We are a proactive and dynamic team who are passionate about delivering the highest level of care to all of our patients. You will be joining a friendly supportive team working in a multidisciplinary setting, with access to research opportunities within Liverpool Head and Neck Centre. You will be part of the integrated Head and Neck Cancer team working across all aspects of the patient pathway, Surgery, Oncology and community in both regional centres- Aintree University Hospital (LUHFT) and Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, within the Liverpool Head & Neck Centre. Travel between sites is essential to all posts. The successful applicant will be motivated with a flexible approach to their work. In addition you will have excellent communication skills. We are looking for enthusiasm, excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and a commitment to innovative working. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Liverpool Head and Neck Centre delivering world class research and patient care.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

7 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

287-AMED-400-26

Job locations

Aintree University Hospital Foundation Trust

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) team at Aintree Hospital (Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trust ) and Clatterbridge Cancer Centre work together as an integrated team ( HANIT) to support patients who are being treated for Head & Neck Cancer within the Liverpool Head and Neck Centre.

Although the SLT team is employed by different organisations, there is a commitment to work across boundaries in acute surgical, oncology and community to ensure that patients are seen for the right support at the right time. We are a supportive and friendly team. We are looking for an experienced and motivated SLT with highly specialist skills in Head and Neck Cancer for a 7 month fixed term post, to cover a maternity leave to gain further experience with a pioneering and innovative team.

Please see job description for full list of duties and role requirements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) team at Aintree Hospital (Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trust ) and Clatterbridge Cancer Centre work together as an integrated team ( HANIT) to support patients who are being treated for Head & Neck Cancer within the Liverpool Head and Neck Centre.

Although the SLT team is employed by different organisations, there is a commitment to work across boundaries in acute surgical, oncology and community to ensure that patients are seen for the right support at the right time. We are a supportive and friendly team. We are looking for an experienced and motivated SLT with highly specialist skills in Head and Neck Cancer for a 7 month fixed term post, to cover a maternity leave to gain further experience with a pioneering and innovative team.

Please see job description for full list of duties and role requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
• HCPC - Licence to Practice
• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Master's degree equivalent.
• Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
• Demonstrable relevant experience post qualification, evidence of working as a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
• In-depth experience within specialist area

Knowledge

Essential

• Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
• Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and develop leadership responsibilities
• Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the specialist client group
• In depth knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group)
• In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group) and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits
• In depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
• Knowledge of standards of record keeping

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Highly developed Negotiation and Problem solving skills
• Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
• Well developed concentration skills
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organisational skills
• Prioritisation skills.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
• HCPC - Licence to Practice
• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Master's degree equivalent.
• Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
• Demonstrable relevant experience post qualification, evidence of working as a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
• In-depth experience within specialist area

Knowledge

Essential

• Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
• Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and develop leadership responsibilities
• Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the specialist client group
• In depth knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group)
• In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group) and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits
• In depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
• Knowledge of standards of record keeping

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Highly developed Negotiation and Problem solving skills
• Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
• Well developed concentration skills
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organisational skills
• Prioritisation skills.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree University Hospital Foundation Trust

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree University Hospital Foundation Trust

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist HNC

Lisa Houghton

[email protected]

01515294986

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

7 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

287-AMED-400-26

Job locations

Aintree University Hospital Foundation Trust

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

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