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Join us in transforming head and neck cancer care in Sussex. We are delighted to offer a newly funded post at band 7 in speech and language therapy that will be part of a pioneering, multidisciplinary service for head and neck cancer patients across Sussex. As part of the Radiotherapy Review Project we are expanding the delivery of category 1 radiotherapy at the Eastbourne Radiotherapy Treatment Unit (ERTU) and as such are recruiting to speech and language therapy along with an advance clinical practitioner and dietitian. This new service will bring head and neck radiotherapy closer to home for East Sussex patients who currently have to travel to Brighton.
- Management of swallowing and communication disorders in head and neck cancer patients.
- Videofluoroscopy and Fibre Optic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing.
- Training, mentoring, audit, quality improvements, service development, risk management and research.
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & 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, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our
candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & 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 & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mandy Mcleod Job title: Head of Speech and Language Therapy Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 07827 233249
Robyn Payne.
Macmillan Cancer Matron Head & Neck Cancer
Head & Neck Cancer Deputy MDT Lead
Email:
[email protected] /
[email protected]Tel: 01273 696955 Ext: 67435
