Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Join our specialist gender affirming voice therapy team and help people develop a voice that reflects their identity and personal goals. We are seeking an enthusiastic speech and language therapist to provide individual and group interventions within a supportive, innovative and inclusive service. You will manage a varied caseload, receive regular supervision from a highly specialist SLT, and work within a well-established multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist voice skills and make a meaningful difference to people's confidence, wellbeing and self-expression.

While direct experience in gender affirming voice therapy is desirable for this post, we recognise that opportunities to develop expertise within this specialist area can be limited. We therefore welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate transferable skills from other areas of speech and language therapy, as well as those with relevant experience in singing, music, voice acting, or other voice-related disciplines.

Training and support can be provided to suitably qualified applicants who demonstrate a commitment to the values and ethos of our service.

Applications for agile working will be considered

Deliver specialist gender affirming voice therapy to adults accessing Sussex Gender Service

Manage a defined caseload, undertaking voice evaluation, intervention and teaching

Deliver both individual and group therapy sessions

Contribute to clinical discussions and multidisciplinary working

Participate in service development, audit and quality improvement activities

Promote evidence-based and inclusive clinical practice

Support student learning and peer development where appropriate

We are based at St Peter’s Health Centre in Brighton, conveniently located less than half a mile from Brighton Station—just a 10‑minute walk. You will have access to a purpose‑built, sound‑treated voice therapy room, with the flexibility to work both on site and from home.

We are committed to supporting flexible working and offer a range of options, including flexible hours, part‑time roles, job sharing, and hybrid working. Home working is well supported, with funded equipment provided to help you work comfortably and effectively.

At Sussex Gender Service, we are committed to building a diverse and representative workforce. We recognise that our current team is predominantly White British, and we are actively working to broaden this. We warmly welcome applications from people who are trans, non‑binary or intersex, and from those of Global Majority backgrounds.

We place a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and development. You will be supported through regular supervision, annual appraisals, reflective practice sessions, and access to coaching and mentoring. Staff are also encouraged to connect through our eight staff networks, with protected time to attend meetings and events.

We are committed to creating an accessible working environment. We can provide equipment and software tailored to your needs, such as speech‑to‑text tools or ergonomic equipment and will support you to apply for additional funding where appropriate (i.e. Access to Work).

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Sussex Gender Service

Are you excited by working in a growing and creative field of speech and language therapy?

Would you like to be part of a gender‑inclusive and neurodivergent‑affirming workplace?

Are you keen to develop specialist clinical skills while working within a highly supportive team?

We have the job for you!

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to join a developing gender service, delivering specialist gender affirming voice therapy and helping to shape future provision.

You will:
Deliver high-quality, person-centred voice therapy to TNBI individuals with a range of needs

Manage your own specialist caseload with support and supervision from senior clinicians

Deliver assessments, therapy programmes and outcome measurement

Work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team contributing to holistic care

Participate in service development, audit and learning opportunities within a growing service

Develop specialist knowledge in gender-affirming practice through ongoing supervision and CPD

What You’ll Bring

Essential

Degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist

Experience working with adults in voice, communication and/or related specialist services

Ability to demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and person-centred practice

Excellent communication and team-working skills

Desirable

Experience or interest in gender affirming voice therapy voice disorders and/or voice disorders

Experience facilitating groups

Interest in service development, quality improvement or audit

Experience working in inclusive, neurodivergent-affirming services

Interest in singing, performance or character voice work (e.g. DnD)

If you're passionate about inclusive practice, creativity in therapy and making a meaningful difference to people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Please see the job description for full details.

Applying for the role

Please contact us if you'd like to have an informal chat about the role by email: [email protected] or by phone: 0300 304 3349.

If you are TNBI, our Care Navigators can help you with any queries about the role & your job application at one of their drop-ins. Find out when the next drop-in is on the Care Navigator website .

You can apply to Access to Work to get money for communication support at a job interview.