Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Equipment provided for home working

Job summary

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Brighton is seeking an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join the gender affirming voice therapy team. You will deliver individual and group sessions, manage a defined caseload, and work within a supportive multidisciplinary service to help people reflect their identity.

Training and flexible working options are available, with agile and hybrid working; some home working supported with equipment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience working with adults in voice, communication and/or related specialist services.
• Ability to demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and person-centred practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist gender affirming voice therapy to TNBI individuals.
• Manage own specialist caseload with supervision from senior clinicians.
• Deliver assessments, therapy programmes and outcome measurement.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team for holistic care.
• Participate in service development, audits and learning opportunities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team-working

Experience with adults in voice/relate

Clinical reasoning

Education

Degree/PG Masters in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Job summary

Join our specialist gender affirming voice therapy team and help people develop a voice that reflects their identity and personal goals. We are seeking an enthusiastic speech and language therapist to provide individual and group interventions within a supportive, innovative and inclusive service. You will manage a varied caseload, receive regular supervision from a highly specialist SLT, and work within a well-established multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist voice skills and make a meaningful difference to people's confidence, wellbeing and self-expression.

While direct experience in gender affirming voice therapy is desirable for this post, we recognise that opportunities to develop expertise within this specialist area can be limited. We therefore welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate transferable skills from other areas of speech and language therapy, as well as those with relevant experience in singing, music, voice acting, or other voice-related disciplines.

Training and support can be provided to suitably qualified applicants who demonstrate a commitment to the values and ethos of our service.

Applications for agile working will be considered

Main duties of the job

• Deliver specialist gender affirming voice therapy to adults accessing Sussex Gender Service
• Manage a defined caseload, undertaking voice evaluation, intervention and teaching
• Deliver both individual and group therapy sessions
• Contribute to clinical discussions and multidisciplinary working
• Participate in service development, audit and quality improvement activities
• Promote evidence-based and inclusive clinical practice
• Support student learning and peer development where appropriate

About us

We are based at St Peter's Health Centre in Brighton, conveniently located less than half a mile from Brighton Station, just a 10-minute walk. You will have access to a purpose-built, sound-treated voice therapy room, with the flexibility to work both on site and from home.

We are committed to supporting flexible working and offer a range of options, including flexible hours, part-time roles, job sharing, and hybrid working. Home working is well supported, with funded equipment provided to help you work comfortably and effectively.

At Sussex Gender Service, we are committed to building a diverse and representative workforce. We recognise that our current team is predominantly White British, and we are actively working to broaden this. We warmly welcome applications from people who are trans, non-binary or intersex, and from those of Global Majority backgrounds.

We place a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and development. You will be supported through regular supervision, annual appraisals, reflective practice sessions, and access to coaching and mentoring. Staff are also encouraged to connect through our eight staff networks, with protected time to attend meetings and events.

We are committed to creating an accessible working environment. We can provide equipment and software tailored to your needs, such as speech-to-text tools or ergonomic equipment and will support you to apply for additional funding where appropriate (i.e. Access to Work).

Details

Date posted: 15 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 354-PC-20742-1

Closing date: 29 October 2026

Job responsibilities

Are you excited by working in a growing and creative field of speech and language therapy? Would you like to be part of a gender-inclusive and neurodivergent-affirming workplace? Are you keen to develop specialist clinical skills while working within a highly supportive team?

This is a unique opportunity to join a developing gender service, delivering specialist gender affirming voice therapy and helping to shape future provision.

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred voice therapy to TNBI individuals with a range of needs
• Manage your own specialist caseload with support and supervision from senior clinicians
• Deliver assessments, therapy programmes and outcome measurement
• Work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team contributing to holistic care
• Participate in service development, audit and learning opportunities within a growing service
• Develop specialist knowledge in gender-affirming practice through ongoing supervision and CPD

What You'll Bring

Essential

• Degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist
• Experience working with adults in voice, communication and/or related specialist services
• Ability to demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and person-centred practice
• Excellent communication and team-working skills

Desirable

• Experience or interest in gender affirming voice therapy, voice disorders and/or voice disorders
• Experience facilitating groups
• Interest in service development, quality improvement or audit
• Experience working in inclusive, neurodivergent-affirming services
• Interest in singing, performance or character voice work (e.g. DnD)

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree/PG Masters qualification as a Speech and Language therapist
• HCPC registration

Knowledge/Experience

• Experience as a qualified SLT. Experience of gender affirming voice therapy
• Competent at Level A (or working towards this) of the RCSLT Trans and Gender Diverse Competency Framework
• Working with neurodivergent people
• Working with groups
• Online and face to face delivery
• Multidisciplinary working
• Multi-agency work
• Applying a range of assessment tools and a comprehensive knowledge of relevant SLT clinical approaches
• Knowledge of SLT assessments and interventions relevant to gender services

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.

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).

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

Employer details

Employer name: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address: St Peter's Health Centre, 30-36 Oxford Street, Brighton, BN1 4LA, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact: Principal Speech and Language Therapist, Jonathan Bose, [e-mail]