Speech Therapist - Voice

Mediplacements; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Mediplacements is recruiting a Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Voice) to join Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Cambridgeshire. The role supports a Joint Voice Clinic with an ENT Consultant, focusing on assessment and management of adults with voice disorders.

A Band 6 may be considered with support from a Band 8a specialist SLT; 8-week locum with Tue/Wed sessions, 9:00–16:00. NHS experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech & Language Therapy required.
• Current HCPC registration essential.
• UK NHS-based clinical experience required.
• Adult clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Specialist experience managing voice disorders preferred.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic skills with workload management.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in Joint Voice Clinics with an ENT Consultant.
• Assess and manage adults with organic and functional voice disorders.
• Deliver evidence-based assessment, diagnosis and voice rehabilitation.
• Apply knowledge of laryngeal pathology and voice disorders.
• Manage an independent clinical caseload within the MDT.

Skills

HCPC registration

NHS experience

Voice disorders

Adult SLT experience

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Speech & Language Therapy

Job description

Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist Voice

Location: Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Cambridgeshire

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

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 8 weeks

Job Type: Locum / Agency

Mediplacements is currently recruiting for a Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist specialising in Voice to join an established clinical team at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SLT with specialist voice expertise to work alongside an ENT Consultant within a Joint Voice Clinic, supporting the assessment and management of adults presenting with a range of voice disorders.

A Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist may also be considered, with appropriate support from a Band 8a specialist SLT.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in Joint Voice Clinics alongside an ENT Consultant.
• Assess and manage adults presenting with organic and functional voice disorders.
• Deliver evidence-based assessment, diagnosis and treatment, including appropriate voice rehabilitation programmes.
• Apply specialist knowledge of laryngeal pathology, vocal fold mechanics and voice disorders.
• Manage an independent clinical caseload while working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team.

Essential Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech & Language Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• UK clinical experience, including NHS experience.
• Adult clinical experience across inpatient and outpatient settings, including acquired communication and swallowing disorders.
• Specialist experience managing voice disorders, ideally working alongside ENT teams.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise your own workload.

Desirable Experience

• RCSLT membership.
• Postgraduate training in voice disorders or laryngeal palpation.
• Experience using low-tech and high-tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems.

Why Work with Mediplacements

• Access to opportunities across NHS and private healthcare settings.
• Dedicated recruitment support throughout your placement.
• A straightforward registration and compliance process.
• Opportunities to develop your specialist clinical experience.

Please note: Candidates must have UK and NHS experience and be able to work under the Trust's Direct Engagement model. All placements are subject to compliance requirements and confirmation by the client.