Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist – Voice

Mediplacements; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Mediplacements are currently recruiting for a Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist specialising in Voice to join an established clinical service on an 8-week locum assignment, based in the Hinchingbrooke area. The role is Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:00am to 4:00pm, providing specialist voice assessment and intervention within a joint voice clinic alongside ENT consultants.

You will assess and treat adults with organic and functional voice disorders, develop evidence-based rehabilitation

Qualifications

• Eligible SLT with degree in Speech & Language Therapy and HCPC registration.
• Experience working with adults with voice disorders and swallowing disorders is desirable.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic and treatment skills relevant to voice disorders.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat adults with organic and functional voice disorders.
• Participate in joint voice clinics alongside ENT consultants.
• Develop and deliver evidence-based voice rehabilitation programmes.
• Manage an independent clinical caseload across inpatient and outpatient settings as required.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care.

Skills

Voice assessment & treatment

Joint voice clinics

Caseload management

Education

Degree in Speech & Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Location: Hinchingbrooke area

Contract: 8 weeks, ASAP start

Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, between 9:00am and 4:00pm

Pay: Competitive hourly rate

Mediplacements are currently recruiting for a Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist specialising in Voice to join an established clinical service on an 8-week locum assignment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SLT to utilise their specialist voice skills within a joint voice clinic, working alongside ENT consultants to support adults with a range of voice disorders.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat adults presenting with organic and functional voice disorders.
• Participate in joint voice clinics alongside ENT consultants.
• Develop and deliver evidence-based voice rehabilitation programmes.
• Manage an independent clinical caseload across inpatient and outpatient settings as required.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care and support patients with complex communication needs.

Essential Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech & Language Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Experience working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders.
• Specialist clinical experience managing organic and functional voice disorders.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic and treatment skills, with knowledge of laryngeal pathology and vocal fold mechanics.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a clinical caseload independently.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working alongside ENT teams.
• Postgraduate training in voice disorders or laryngeal palpation.
• RCSLT membership.
• Experience using low-tech and high-tech AAC systems.