Advanced Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Speech and Language Therapist specializing in voice and communication within a leading healthcare service. This role focuses on supporting trans and gender-diverse individuals in finding their authentic voice, requiring expertise in voice therapy and excellent interpersonal skills. Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing high-quality care, with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements. This position not only offers a chance to make a significant impact on individuals' lives but also allows for collaboration with a supportive network of healthcare professionals. If you are passionate about inclusivity and therapeutic excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Wellbeing Support

27-33 Days Annual Leave

Flexible Working Options

NHS Pension Scheme

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in voice therapy and working with transgender individuals.
• Ability to assess and provide tailored interventions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients with gender dysphoria.
• Conduct assessments and deliver individual and group therapy sessions.
• Contribute to planning voice group therapy programs.

Skills

Voice Therapy

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Therapeutic Flexibility

Counseling Skills

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Experience with Transgender Voice Work

Job description

Job Summary

Leeds Gender Identity Service is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and proactive Speech and Language Therapist to specialize in voice and communication.

This is an exciting opportunity to assess and provide intervention to trans and gender-diverse service users aiming to find an authentic voice congruent with their gender identity.

Applicants should have experience in voice therapy, some experience with transgender voice work, and ideally, familiarity with adult dysfluency. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, and flexibility in therapeutic approaches is needed to address diverse needs, including autism and learning difficulties.

You will join a multidisciplinary team comprising doctors, psychologists, endocrinology, and nursing colleagues. Support is available through management supervision, 1:1 clinical and peer supervision, and the RCSLT CEN for transgender voice.

The primary base is Leeds; however, most therapy sessions are currently conducted online. We welcome inquiries about this role.

Main Duties

1. Manage a caseload of patients with gender dysphoria, utilizing highly specialist knowledge of Voice and Communication Therapy, supported by advanced skills in clinical voice disorders.
2. Accept referrals from gender service clinicians for Transgender Voice and Communication Therapy, conduct assessments, and deliver individual and group therapy sessions towards discharge. Liaise with GPs and other healthcare professionals as needed.
3. Provide specialist assessments (perceptual and objective) and interventions in pitch, resonance, intonation, and voice quality through individual and group sessions, applying counselling skills and tailored intervention plans.
4. Contribute to planning and delivering voice group therapy programs in collaboration with the gender team and lead the development and updating of care pathways within SLT.

About Us

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) provides mental health and learning disability services, including specialized inpatient and nationwide services. As a teaching trust linked with local universities, we are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and development.

Benefits include employee wellbeing support, 27-33 days annual leave, flexible and remote working options, NHS Pension Scheme, career development opportunities, and various discounts and schemes for staff. Our bank department offers diverse roles in nursing, allied health, healthcare support, and administration, with permanent staff automatically enrolled.

Applicants requiring a visa should note that sponsorship is available only for registered healthcare practitioners, not for Healthcare Support Workers. The trust cannot offer roles that do not meet sponsorship and Home Office requirements.

Additional Details

Posted on: 25 April 2025

Pay Scale: Agenda for Change, Band 7

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum, pro-rata

Contract: Fixed-term, 9 months

Part-time

Location: Gender Identity Service, Newsam Centre, Leeds, LS14 6WB