Job Description

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has been commissioned to provide TransPlus at 56 Dean Street, the first integrated gender, HIV and sexual health service by NHS England. Our vision is for an innovative and patient-centred service, based on the principle that patients must have equal access to services whatever their gender identity with reasonable adjustments to the delivery of care to match the individual's needs and circumstances.



The post holder will provide a speech and language therapy service, also known as "voice & communication therapy" or "voice coaching" for trans and gender expansive people at TransPlus, a gender dysphoria service based at 56 Dean Street as well as remotely.



The post holder will provide senior input into the delivery of speech and language services at TransPlus, working with other members of the multidisciplinary team to create a responsive, effective and client centred service.



In collaboration with the other Speech and Language Therapists and the TransPlus multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will assess, treat and manage their own caseload as well as providing clinical support to others on speech and language therapy issues. The post holder will contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and adjustment of a care pathway for service users.



The post holder should have a service user-led ethos, with insight into developing collaborative, respectful and culturally sensitive care plans for trans and non-binary service users.



Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.



Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.



We continually invest in our facilities, including a 30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an 80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.



We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.



We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.



If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation.



Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.



To provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment, diagnosis and management to people wishing to reduce gender dysphoria in association with their voice

The post holder will provide senior input into the delivery of speech and language services at TransPlus, working with other members of the multidisciplinary team to create a responsive, effective and client centred service.

To demonstrate and maintain evidence based clinical practice

To participate in the development, collection and collation of outcome measures

To develop clear and effective management plans based on best practice

To monitor and review patient progress, adapting management plans as appropriate

To reflect on all aspects of a patients / carers communication, adapting according to their needs. This includes identifying and respecting cultural, religious, linguistic and differences and implementing appropriate strategies to facilitate communicative effectiveness

To maintain contemporaneous patient records, including reports, reflecting specialist knowledge, ensuring they meet department standards and are in line with Trust policy and HCPC / RCSLT professional standards

To ensure patients and carers are involved in care planning wherever possible

To work closely with colleagues in the management of complex cases. This will include liaison with the multi-disciplinary team (demonstrating empathy and ensuring that effective communication is achieved)



To work collaboratively with interpreters during assessment and on-going intervention with families for whom English is an additional language