Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
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Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
The closing date is 12 November 2026
Job summary
NHFT we are Outstanding Trust
Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
Band 7 WTE WTE 1.0 (37.5 hours available) we would consider part-time.
£49,387 -£56,515
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist specialising in Head and Neck Cancer patients.
There is a full-time permanent post available; part-time applicants will also be considered.
This job specialises in Head and Neck Cancer, complex airway management and laryngectomy patients (including surgical voice restoration).
The post is based within the Head and Neck multi-disciplinary team at Northampton General Hospital.
The role will involve supporting patients through the Head and Neck Cancer pathway.
The service provides Surgical and/or Oncological treatment for patients with head and neck cancer living in Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes.
We welcome applications from HCPC registered Speech & Language Therapists with experience in the field of adults with Head and Neck Cancer, trache trained SLT preferred, further specialist competencies can be provided as required.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic SLT who wishes to develop skills in assessment and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders related to head and neck cancer.
There is the possibility to take part in the National Pathos Control trials.
There is professional support and regular clinical supervision available, as well as access to wider SLT clinical supervision groups.
About us
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
270-TH439-AD
Job locations
Highfield Clinical Care Centre
Northampton
NN1 5BU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- evidence of experience in H&N
- Complex dysphagia competencies
Desirable
- Tracheostomy trained
- videofluoroscopy trained
Skills
Essential
- MDT working
Desirable
- Surgical Voice restoration
Qualifications
Essential
- Intermediate dysphagia training
Desirable
- Advanced dysphagia training
Skills
Essential
- Experience with Laryngectomy patients
Desirable
- SVR
Skills
Essential
- evidence of experience in H&N
- Complex dysphagia competencies
Desirable
- Tracheostomy trained
- videofluoroscopy trained
Skills
Essential
- MDT working
Desirable
- Surgical Voice restoration
Qualifications
Essential
- Intermediate dysphagia training
Desirable
- Advanced dysphagia training
Skills
Essential
- Experience with Laryngectomy patients
Desirable
- SVR
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.
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.
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
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Highfield Clinical Care Centre
Northampton
NN1 5BU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Highfield Clinical Care Centre
Northampton
NN1 5BU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
S< Lead for Head & Neck Cancer
Marina Maramao
03000270027
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
270-TH439-AD
Job locations
Highfield Clinical Care Centre
Northampton
NN1 5BU
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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