About this role
Job summary
Speech and Language Technical Instructor (Gender Affirming Voice) - Band 3
Job Title:Speech and Language Therapy Technical Instructor - Gender Affirming VoiceBand:3Reports to: Speech and Language Therapist (SLT)
We are looking for a dynamic speech and language therapy assistant to work within our very exciting Transcend team.
You will be supported by 2 x very senior therapists and work across a multidisciplinary team with various partners including Merseycare and LUFHT.
If you feel you can support trans and non binary individuals, and bring both enthusiasm and motivation to an enormously passionate team then please get in touch.
The role works largely remotely but also requires a small amount of hybrid work as necessary.
Main duties of the job
Support qualified SLTs in the delivery of therapy and care to Trans gender and non-binary service users. Deliver specified SLT interventions under the supervision of an SLT, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and affirming therapeutic environment.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Carry out delegated speech and language therapy programmes for individuals or groups, as planned by the supervising SLT. Adapt therapy materials as instructed to meet needs of service users. Observe and report service users' responses to therapy or interventions to the supervising SLT, using judgment on when to escalate or seek support. Communicate with service users using empathy, reassurance, and tact, overcoming barriers related to speech and language. Support service users in understanding communication and voice goals in gender affirming care and provide information about SLT approaches for gender affirming voice. Be flexible in working remotely and in clinic locations when indicated. Participate in relevant multidisciplinary discussions, respecting confidentiality. Maintain accurate records of all work carried out in line with service policies and ensure data protection. Support caseload management and organise therapy appointments and assist with the preparation of resources for sessions. Receive regular support and supervision, recognising the boundaries of own role and expertise.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ level 3 in diagnostics and therapeutics
Experience Essential
Experience in working with Speech and Language Therapy Adult Clients
Skills Essential
Good communication skills Good observational skills (H) Good understanding of impact of communication problems (H) Able to communicate at appropriate level with patients and carers (H) Good record keeping and organisational skills
Desirable
Able to use initiative, and be adaptable Word processing IT lieracy
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.
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Employer details Employer name Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Aintree
Lower Lane
LIVERPOOL
L97AL
Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)