Job summary
A principal purpose of this job is to
improve clinical outcomes for trans and gender diverse patients with gender
dysphoria accessing the West of England Specialist Gender Identity Service
(WESGIC). This will be achieved through the establishment, development,
delivery and evaluation of a high quality, evidence based, specialist speech
and language therapy service at the WESGIC. The service will be provided within
the clinic in Exeter and across the South West region through partnership
working with local providers.
The post holder will receive
professional and clinical supervision in accordance with Trust policy and
Professional Practice Guidelines set out by the Royal College of Speech and
Language Therapists.
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached job description for full details of this role's duties and responsibilities.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for full details of this role's duties and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for full details of this role's duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy qualification and evidence of continuing professional development to Masters degree or equivalent
- HCPC Registration and License to Practice
- Registered Practicing Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
- Certificate or equivalent in Counselling Skills; evidence of completion of other psychological approaches training (e.g. Narrative Therapy certificate, SFBT short course)
- Active member of voice organisations and relevant RCSLT Clinical Excellence Networks (in particular National Trans Voice and Communication CEN)
Desirable
- Evidence of successful completion and extensive portfolio of advanced and short courses to Masters degree or post graduate level in clinical voice disorders, phonetics, voice coaching and vocal pedagogy trans and gender diverse voice
- Member of British Association of Gender Identity Specialists (BAGIS)
Experience
Essential
- Significant postgraduate experience in Voice
- Expert clinical experience in assessment, differential diagnosis and management of complex clinical voice disorders and voice and communication for trans and gender diverse clients
- Experience in the provision of second opinions and advice to professional colleagues locally, regionally and nationally
- Significant experience in MDT working and complex case management at a Gender Identity Clinic
- Expert clinical experience of use instrumental / objective diagnostic tools to support assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in voice modification
- Considerable experience in supervising, teaching and training senior, specialist, developing and student SLTs in voice and voice modification
- Experience in teaching, training, devising and delivering CPD programs locally and nationally
- Experience in undertaking management and leadership roles within SLT in the NHS and in contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies and clinical policies in multi-disciplinary and multi-agency contexts.
- Highly skilled and developed experiential understanding and use of own voice work for modelling and demonstration of all vocal parameters with patients and colleagues
Knowledge
Essential
- Expertly skilled and specialist knowledge to Masters Level or equivalent of an extensive range of therapeutic models and evidence base within vocal pathology, vocal pedagogy and voice production
- Psychological mindedness and in-depth of knowledge of counselling and indirect approaches (e.g. Rogerian, CBT, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy)
- Proficiency in laryngographic data analysis for both assessment and therapy
- Highly developed experiential development in own vocal technique in pitch recognition, demonstration and resonance profiling
- Phonetic theory, practice and transcription to support patient learning as required (including inflection transcription)
- Knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex data analysis
- Knowledge of relevant policy and 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
- Knowledge of the social and political history of gender and sexual diversity and how it may be related to healthcare
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to this patient group and to mental health, e.g. Gender Recognition Act
Communication and Working Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent presentation/group facilitation skills
- Strong leadership qualities, resilience and ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty
- Skills in managing conflict, negotiation and achieving consensus in complex situations in the pursuit of agreed strategic aims
Analytical & Judgemental Skills
Essential
- Ability to integrate and manipulate complex data, interpret this information and write comprehensive reports.
- Ability to make highly skilled evaluations and decisions; and take a long term perspective.
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Proven organisational, planning and time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with deadlines
- Project management skills/experience
Physical Skills
Essential
- Presentable
- Clear telephone voice
- Calm, methodical approach, friendly but concise
- Excellent auditory discrimination skills
- Adequate sight and excellent hearing
Desirable
- Physical skills necessary to meet health and safety requirements of the job, including resuscitation and CPR
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy qualification and evidence of continuing professional development to Masters degree or equivalent
- HCPC Registration and License to Practice
- Registered Practicing Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
- Certificate or equivalent in Counselling Skills; evidence of completion of other psychological approaches training (e.g. Narrative Therapy certificate, SFBT short course)
- Active member of voice organisations and relevant RCSLT Clinical Excellence Networks (in particular National Trans Voice and Communication CEN)
Desirable
- Evidence of successful completion and extensive portfolio of advanced and short courses to Masters degree or post graduate level in clinical voice disorders, phonetics, voice coaching and vocal pedagogy trans and gender diverse voice
- Member of British Association of Gender Identity Specialists (BAGIS)
Experience
Essential
- Significant postgraduate experience in Voice
- Expert clinical experience in assessment, differential diagnosis and management of complex clinical voice disorders and voice and communication for trans and gender diverse clients
- Experience in the provision of second opinions and advice to professional colleagues locally, regionally and nationally
- Significant experience in MDT working and complex case management at a Gender Identity Clinic
- Expert clinical experience of use instrumental / objective diagnostic tools to support assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in voice modification
- Considerable experience in supervising, teaching and training senior, specialist, developing and student SLTs in voice and voice modification
- Experience in teaching, training, devising and delivering CPD programs locally and nationally
- Experience in undertaking management and leadership roles within SLT in the NHS and in contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies and clinical policies in multi-disciplinary and multi-agency contexts.
- Highly skilled and developed experiential understanding and use of own voice work for modelling and demonstration of all vocal parameters with patients and colleagues
Knowledge
Essential
- Expertly skilled and specialist knowledge to Masters Level or equivalent of an extensive range of therapeutic models and evidence base within vocal pathology, vocal pedagogy and voice production
- Psychological mindedness and in-depth of knowledge of counselling and indirect approaches (e.g. Rogerian, CBT, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy)
- Proficiency in laryngographic data analysis for both assessment and therapy
- Highly developed experiential development in own vocal technique in pitch recognition, demonstration and resonance profiling
- Phonetic theory, practice and transcription to support patient learning as required (including inflection transcription)
- Knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex data analysis
- Knowledge of relevant policy and 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
- Knowledge of the social and political history of gender and sexual diversity and how it may be related to healthcare
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to this patient group and to mental health, e.g. Gender Recognition Act
Communication and Working Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent presentation/group facilitation skills
- Strong leadership qualities, resilience and ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty
- Skills in managing conflict, negotiation and achieving consensus in complex situations in the pursuit of agreed strategic aims
Analytical & Judgemental Skills
Essential
- Ability to integrate and manipulate complex data, interpret this information and write comprehensive reports.
- Ability to make highly skilled evaluations and decisions; and take a long term perspective.
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Proven organisational, planning and time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with deadlines
- Project management skills/experience
Physical Skills
Essential
- Presentable
- Clear telephone voice
- Calm, methodical approach, friendly but concise
- Excellent auditory discrimination skills
- Adequate sight and excellent hearing
Desirable
- Physical skills necessary to meet health and safety requirements of the job, including resuscitation and CPR
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
