Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in Trans Voice

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for Trans Voice. This full-time position involves providing interventions for trans and non-binary patients, requiring a strong background in voice therapy and counselling. The role supports diversity and inclusivity in healthcare, striving for excellent patient care based on individual needs.

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification required.
• Must have HCPC Registration and be a registered practicing member of RCSLT.
• Evidence of developing portfolio in trans voice and relevant courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist interventions in voice therapy for trans patients.
• Manage caseload under supervision, focusing on individual and group sessions.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teamwork for service development.

Skills

Voice Coaching

Counselling Skills

Pitch Discrimination

Music Fundamentals

Education

Speech and Language Therapy Degree

Masters' Degree in Speech and Language Therapy Sciences

Short Course in Counselling Skills

Job description

Go back Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in Trans Voice

The closing date is 10 July 2025

The post-holder is a specialist speech and language therapist providing specialist interventions, under appropriate supervision, in voice and communication therapy for trans and non-binary patients/service users both within individual and group settings according to principles, competence and standards set down by the service and in line with Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.

The post-holder will use developing knowledge and skills in voice and communication therapy, voice pedagogy, psychological approaches appropriate in voice work, and cultural sensitivity through ongoing training and supervision to deliver gender-affirming voice work.

The post-holder will participate in service development initiatives, peer supervision and training, multi-disciplinary team working and as a member of the GIC Speech and Language Therapy service.

Main duties of the job

To manage (with appropriate monthly supervision) a caseload of trans and non-binary patients reflecting developing specialist knowledge of voice and communication there

To provide specialist intervention in pitch, intonation, vocal fold mass, and voice quality in individual sessions, underpinned by a sound knowledge of counselling skills and awareness of other approaches such as Mindfulness.

To work on site 3 days per week during probation period and the first year in post, necessary for essential voice and therapeutic training and close supervision. On completion of first year competences, work on site is a minimum of 2 days per week, in line with trust policy, with remote/home working scheduled and agreed by the Lead Consultant SLT and Head of SLT service.

To deliver specialist interventions to trans and non-binary clients in voice group therapy settings, in liaison with Lead Consultant, Principal, Advanced Specialist and Specialist Speech and Language Therapists.

To input into SLT student placements, audit and research projects for the Speech and Language Therapy service, supported by the Lead Consultant, Principal, Advanced Specialist and Specialist Speech and Language Therapists.

To act in accordance with appropriate professional and ethical conduct and standards of excellence.

About us

The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are particularly keen to attract candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to better meet the needs of the service users and students that we serve. The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees and clients are treated fairly and with respect, and valued equally regardless of sex, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender identity, political affiliation or trade union membership. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individual's ability to meet the requirements for the job. You are responsible for ensuring that the Trust's policies, procedures and obligation in respect of promoting equality and diversity are adhered to in relation to both staff and services.

The Tavistock and Portman is caring, compassionate and committed to co-creating the care and training we offer. We embrace diversity in our workforce and work to make our services and training as accessible as possible. We have made a firm commitment to being an anti-racist, anti-homophobic and anti-transphobic organisation.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification
• HCPC Registration
• Registered Practicing Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Evidence of a developing portfolio of short courses/observations in trans voice, trans awareness training, voice coaching
• Member of RSCLT Trans Voice Clinical Excellence Network
• Masters' degree in Speech and Language Therapy sciences
• Short course in counselling skills/ evidence of study (reading log/CPD attendance certificate) in counselling skills and therapeutic approaches (e.g. Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness)
• Member of British Association of Gender Identity Specialists (BAGIS)

Experience

• Developing experience in trans voice and clinical voice
• Experience of MDT working
• Experiential development of own voice and vocal profile

Skills

• Developing experiential voice skills and understanding of voice coaching
• Ability to discern pitch and resonance contrasts
• Fundamentals in music/some experience of personal music making

Knowledge

• Developing specialist knowledge of gender-affirming voice and communication therapy
• Developing knowledge of and sensitivity to trans culture

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.

Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust

£44,806 to £53,134 a yearper annum, inclusive of Inner HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

260-TP-944

Job locations

Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust