Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a part-time (11.25 hours per week) band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to work into the Northern Regional Gender Dysphoria Service (NRGDS).
The Northern Region Gender Dysphoria Service (NRGDS) is a national service offering assessment and treatment for people with gender dysphoria, hosted by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW). The service offers psychologically informed medical care, voice and communication therapy and psychological therapy as well as onward referral for gender affirming surgeries and hair reduction.
We are seeking applications from registered Speech and Language Therapists with experience and skills in delivering voice interventions. The role is part of our multi-disciplinary team and is for someone who are caring, compassionate, highly motivated to join our Specialist Gender Dysphoria Clinic.
Main duties of the job
You will have a particular interest and enthusiasm to work in this area. You will need to demonstrate your ability to engage and work collaboratively with others and be confident in providing high quality, evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy assessments and interventions.
You will possess excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. You should have qualifications and experience relevant in this clinical field and work well as part of a close team whilst also be able to work independently. You will liaise closely with fellow professionals as part of a holistic, service user centred service. You will contribute to, write and review care plans and provide high quality service user centred care.
About us
The Speech and Language Therapy Service in Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is continuing to develop and grow to meet the needs of our patients and local communities. You will join a large, dynamic team of Speech and Language Therapy colleagues in established multi-disciplinary teams who are committed to providing the best quality service to our patients. We actively encourage professional development and provide opportunities for all in the Speech and Language Therapy team to contribute to the development of the service.
We will provide you with a comprehensive induction period and you will have access to ongoing clinical supervision and appraisal with development reviews that will provide you with support and the specialist skills required to meet the holistic needs of the patients in your care. You will be expected to actively engage in the Trusts supervision and continuing professional development process.
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 23rd September 2025
Closing date : 30th September 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 23rd September 2025
Closing date : 30th September 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised SALT degree qualification and registration with HCPC
- Evidence of completion of a short course relevant to the area of specialism
Desirable
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- A dysphagia qualification or commitment to attain this qualification and practice in this clinical area
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering appropriate specialist assessments and evidence based interventions to service users
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical voice treatment approaches
- Knowledge of and experience in using psychological/counselling approaches in therapy e.g. Solution focused brief therapy, mindfulness, Narrative therapy
- Knowledge of good practice guidelines for working with trans and gender diverse patients with gender dysphoria, e.g. World Professional Association of Transgender Health Standards of Care, the NHS England National Service Specification
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment
- Working knowledge of statutory issues which impact on service users eg safeguarding, MHA, MCA
- Experience of contributing to audit and/or service evaluation
Desirable
- Previous experience in working within a Gender Dysphoria Service
- Previous experience of working with neurodiverse service user groups
- Experience in MDT working and complex case management with a gender diverse caseload
- Active member of voice organisations and relevant RCSLT Clinical Excellence Networks (in particular National Trans Voice and Communication CEN
- Experience of delivering training relevant to SALT
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Reflective and accepting approach to diverse identities, practices and world views
- Risk assessment, risk/safety management planning skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective and appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in the NICE guidance
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and good conflict resolution skills
- Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment and work under pressure
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach. Ability to work autonomously and within a team
- Excellent time and case management skills and the ability to use electronic recording and relevant IT equipment
- Proven track record of acting as an effective advocate for service users and their carers
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised SALT degree qualification and registration with HCPC
- Evidence of completion of a short course relevant to the area of specialism
Desirable
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- A dysphagia qualification or commitment to attain this qualification and practice in this clinical area
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering appropriate specialist assessments and evidence based interventions to service users
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical voice treatment approaches
- Knowledge of and experience in using psychological/counselling approaches in therapy e.g. Solution focused brief therapy, mindfulness, Narrative therapy
- Knowledge of good practice guidelines for working with trans and gender diverse patients with gender dysphoria, e.g. World Professional Association of Transgender Health Standards of Care, the NHS England National Service Specification
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment
- Working knowledge of statutory issues which impact on service users eg safeguarding, MHA, MCA
- Experience of contributing to audit and/or service evaluation
Desirable
- Previous experience in working within a Gender Dysphoria Service
- Previous experience of working with neurodiverse service user groups
- Experience in MDT working and complex case management with a gender diverse caseload
- Active member of voice organisations and relevant RCSLT Clinical Excellence Networks (in particular National Trans Voice and Communication CEN
- Experience of delivering training relevant to SALT
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Reflective and accepting approach to diverse identities, practices and world views
- Risk assessment, risk/safety management planning skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective and appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in the NICE guidance
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and good conflict resolution skills
- Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment and work under pressure
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach. Ability to work autonomously and within a team
- Excellent time and case management skills and the ability to use electronic recording and relevant IT equipment
- Proven track record of acting as an effective advocate for service users and their carers
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
