Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) interested in working in trans and non-binary Voice service within an established Gender Identity Clinic (GIC).
NHFT GIC provides a range of non-surgical interventions and treatments for trans and non-binary people of which gender affirming voice modification is a key component.
You will be joining a Band 7 Specialist SLT who leads the provision of voice and communication therapy for GIC patients, via face to face consultations within the outpatient clinic as well and remote sessions delivered via video link.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be a qualified SLT who is HCPC registered, with at least one year's experience working in Voice. Previous experience of working with this patient group would be highly desirable but is not essential as the post holder will receive regular supervision and support from the senior SLT.
About us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered with license to practice
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- At least 1 year working postgraduate role in Voice
Desirable
- Evidence of working with gender diverse people
Skills
Desirable
- Experience and/or qualification in counselling or counselling related skills
Qualifications
Desirable
- Recognised teaching or coaching qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of how the Equality Act 2010 may apply to the client group
Desirable
- Recognition of the challenges faced by the patient group and also to the provision of SLT interventions
Skills
Essential
- High degree of initiative and ability to autonomously
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered with license to practice
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- At least 1 year working postgraduate role in Voice
Desirable
- Evidence of working with gender diverse people
Skills
Desirable
- Experience and/or qualification in counselling or counselling related skills
Qualifications
Desirable
- Recognised teaching or coaching qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of how the Equality Act 2010 may apply to the client group
Desirable
- Recognition of the challenges faced by the patient group and also to the provision of SLT interventions
Skills
Essential
- High degree of initiative and ability to autonomously
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Gender Identity Clinic, Mental Health Resource Centre, Danetre Hospital
London Road
Daventry
NN11 4DY
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
