Job summary
This advanced specialist speech and language therapist (SLT) will have considerable experience in clinical voice disorders and counselling skills/psychological approaches, as well as established competencies and experience in delivering trans and gender diverse voice and communication therapy (vis a vis the Competency Framework RCSLT, 2018). They will work as a gender specialist SLT and independently manage a caseload of trans and gender diverse service users in the delivery of high-quality voice exploration and modification therapy.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
Deliver the highest quality, compassionate, trans-affirmative, effective care to trans and non-binary service users
Carry out initial appointment and therapy for trans and non-binary service users (including some complex cases) in individual, group and workshop voice and communication therapy sessions, in liaison with Lead Consultant SLT
Contribute to multi-disciplinary team working, case discussion and CPD sessions.
Clinically supervise junior SLT team members as required in liaison with the Lead Consultant SLT
Contribute to training within the GIC MDT and SLT team in liaison with the Lead Consultant SLT
Be placement educator coordinator for student SLT clinical placements in liaison with the Lead Consultant SLT
Contribute to service delivery developments in liaison with the Lead Consultant, Principal and Advanced SLTs team members.
About us
THE GIC SPEECH AND LANGAUGE THERAPY (SLT) SERVICE:
The Gender Identity Clinic (GIC), historically known as the 'Charing Cross GIC', is the oldest and largest gender specialist centre in the UK. The GIC diagnoses and treats adults with gender dysphoria in a biopsychosocial care pathway involving psychiatrists, psychologists, endocrinologists, specialist nurses, specialist medical practitioners, specialist speech and language therapists. Within this multidisciplinary team, the SLT service aims to support service users to find and sustain their authentic voice which fits with their sense of self. This is delivered through introductory workshops, initial assessment appointments, individual and group therapy programmes, and specific workshops (e.g. the singing voice). The service leads on protocol development, cutting edge research and training of established and developing specialists' speech and language therapists in the field.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy qualification
- HCPC Registration and License to Practice
- Certified Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Evidence of successful completion and portfolio of advanced and short courses in clinical voice assessment and therapy, counselling skills and vocal skills development
- Member of relevant RSCLT Clinical Excellence Networks
Desirable
- Certificate or equivalent in counselling skills; some evidenced study (reading log/CPD attendance certificate) in other therapeutic supportive approaches (e.g. Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness)
- Member of British Association of Gender Identity Specialists (BAGIS)
Experience
Essential
- Significant developing experience in clinical voice and trans voice and communication therapy (minimum 3 years)
- Significant experience MDT working
- Experience as placement educator and supervising junior SLTs
- Significant and ongoing personal experiential voice development
- Developing experience in trans voice and clinical voice
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Qualification in voice coaching and pedagogy
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge of and skills in a wide range of therapeutic models and evidence base in clinical voice disorders and voice and communication therapy and vocal pedagogy - especially in pitch, resonance, intonation and voice quality
- Knowledge of counselling and psychological approaches (e.g. Rogerian Person-centred, CBT, SFBT, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy)
- Knowledge of relevant international and Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists professional and clinical guidelines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy qualification
- HCPC Registration and License to Practice
- Certified Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Evidence of successful completion and portfolio of advanced and short courses in clinical voice assessment and therapy, counselling skills and vocal skills development
- Member of relevant RSCLT Clinical Excellence Networks
Desirable
- Certificate or equivalent in counselling skills; some evidenced study (reading log/CPD attendance certificate) in other therapeutic supportive approaches (e.g. Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness)
- Member of British Association of Gender Identity Specialists (BAGIS)
Experience
Essential
- Significant developing experience in clinical voice and trans voice and communication therapy (minimum 3 years)
- Significant experience MDT working
- Experience as placement educator and supervising junior SLTs
- Significant and ongoing personal experiential voice development
- Developing experience in trans voice and clinical voice
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Qualification in voice coaching and pedagogy
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge of and skills in a wide range of therapeutic models and evidence base in clinical voice disorders and voice and communication therapy and vocal pedagogy - especially in pitch, resonance, intonation and voice quality
- Knowledge of counselling and psychological approaches (e.g. Rogerian Person-centred, CBT, SFBT, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy)
- Knowledge of relevant international and Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists professional and clinical guidelines
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).
