Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Band 7
Main area: Children and Young People's Gender Service Grade: Band 7 Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week Full time Part time Flexible working Compressed hours Job ref: 387-WC-7239-NG Site: Bristol Royal Hospital For Children Town: Bristol Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pa or pa pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 24/02/2025 23:59 Interview date: 10/03/2025 As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working. This post is for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join the multi-disciplinary team providing the Children and Young People's Gender Service. This post will include assessment, intervention, case management, and networking with local services. This post is based at Bristol Children's Hospital and there is the requirement to provide clinics in other locations. Main duties of the job
Job Purpose To provide a highly specialist speech and language therapy service for children and young people referred to the CYP Gender Service. The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary team and have professional links with SALT in UBHW. Responsibilities include: Providing highly specialist assessment of CYP’s communication strengths and needs in their functional environments. Differentially diagnosing and identifying co-existing speech, language, and communication needs. Providing recommendations and guidance for intervention. Providing therapy to develop CYPs authentic communication style. Championing the CYPs voice, keeping them central to the care they receive at the service. Engaging in governance activities including audit and outcome measures to ensure service quality. Working collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team for assessment, formulation, and intervention. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Experience of working with children and young people (CYP) with social and communication difficulties. Knowledge and experience of working with CYP who may have co-existing mental health diagnoses like anxiety disorders. Knowledge and skills with Educational Health Care plans (EHCP) and Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). Experience in working with Neurodiverse Children and Young People. Highly developed experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team. Specialist knowledge of voice quality maintenance. Experience of working within community settings. Skills and Abilities
Ability to review and reflect on own skills and knowledge and to lead own CPD in conjunction with supervisors and peers. Ability to use a full range of diagnostic assessments appropriate for this patient population. Demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of paediatric patients. Ability to recognise own professional boundaries and accept support/seek advice as appropriate. Knowledge of clinical governance and audit. Competent Information Technology skills, including use of MS Office tools. Ability to work independently and prioritise caseload. Responsibility for own decision making whilst working closely within an MDT. Qualifications and Training
Recognised degree in speech and language therapy. Registration with HCPC. Registered member of RCSLT. Evidence of significant post graduate CPD. Active member of relevant clinical excellence networks (CENs). We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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Band 7
Main area: Children and Young People's Gender Service Grade: Band 7 Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week Full time Part time Flexible working Compressed hours Job ref: 387-WC-7239-NG Site: Bristol Royal Hospital For Children Town: Bristol Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pa or pa pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 24/02/2025 23:59 Interview date: 10/03/2025 As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working. This post is for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join the multi-disciplinary team providing the Children and Young People's Gender Service. This post will include assessment, intervention, case management, and networking with local services. This post is based at Bristol Children's Hospital and there is the requirement to provide clinics in other locations. Main duties of the job
Job Purpose To provide a highly specialist speech and language therapy service for children and young people referred to the CYP Gender Service. The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary team and have professional links with SALT in UBHW. Responsibilities include: Providing highly specialist assessment of CYP’s communication strengths and needs in their functional environments. Differentially diagnosing and identifying co-existing speech, language, and communication needs. Providing recommendations and guidance for intervention. Providing therapy to develop CYPs authentic communication style. Championing the CYPs voice, keeping them central to the care they receive at the service. Engaging in governance activities including audit and outcome measures to ensure service quality. Working collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team for assessment, formulation, and intervention. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Experience of working with children and young people (CYP) with social and communication difficulties. Knowledge and experience of working with CYP who may have co-existing mental health diagnoses like anxiety disorders. Knowledge and skills with Educational Health Care plans (EHCP) and Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). Experience in working with Neurodiverse Children and Young People. Highly developed experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team. Specialist knowledge of voice quality maintenance. Experience of working within community settings. Skills and Abilities
Ability to review and reflect on own skills and knowledge and to lead own CPD in conjunction with supervisors and peers. Ability to use a full range of diagnostic assessments appropriate for this patient population. Demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of paediatric patients. Ability to recognise own professional boundaries and accept support/seek advice as appropriate. Knowledge of clinical governance and audit. Competent Information Technology skills, including use of MS Office tools. Ability to work independently and prioritise caseload. Responsibility for own decision making whilst working closely within an MDT. Qualifications and Training
Recognised degree in speech and language therapy. Registration with HCPC. Registered member of RCSLT. Evidence of significant post graduate CPD. Active member of relevant clinical excellence networks (CENs). We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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