Listening and Communication Specialist - Speech and Language Therapist
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Nottingham, HG1 5DU
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 September 2026
20 days left
Job description
The post holder is responsible for managing a highly specialised caseload of deaf children, by supporting during assessment and also following cochlea...
To provide a flexible and highly specialist service for deaf/deafened children before and after cochlear implantation within the Nottingham Auditory Implant Programme, a large multi-disciplinary team within the Surgical division at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust This role requires a high level of clinical and professional expertise in order that those with listening, language and communication needs and their families benefit from well-coordinated pro-active, specialist, efficient and time-effective assessment, training and rehabilitation support within a multi-disciplinary team, which includes audiologists, surgeons, clinical psychologists, clinical assistants and ward staff.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide highly specialist assessment, differential diagnosis and management for children and adults with deafness and additional communication needs.
- Interpret complex clinical and audiological information to inform treatment planning.
- Contribute to cochlear implant candidacy decisions and ongoing pathway management.
- Communicate complex and sensitive information to patients and families, adapting communication methods as required.
- Deliver specialist individual and group interventions and support effective use of cochlear implant technology.
- Monitor outcomes, identify concerns and signpost appropriately.
- Supervise and develop junior staff and clinical assistants.
Communication & Partnership Working
- Work collaboratively with health, education, social care and voluntary sector partners to ensure coordinated care.
- Provide accessible written and visual information to support patient and family understanding.
- Represent the needs of deaf/deafened children with implants at relevant forums.
Service Delivery & Professional Practice
- Contribute to a highquality, multidisciplinary cochlear implant service.
- Maintain uptodate CPD and manage clinical risk within own practice.
- Participate in clinical governance, service improvement and implementation of relevant national/local policy.
Training & Education
- Provide training for patients, families and professionals.
- Support student placements and offer supervision to colleagues.
- Contribute to teaching and professional events as required.
Research, Audit & Development
- Undertake research, audit and service evaluation to inform practice.
- Contribute to innovation, quality improvement and evidencebased service development.
Resources & Equipment
- Ensure safe use and maintenance of specialist equipment and therapy materials.
Monitor stock levels and request replacements when needed
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy qualification Bachelor Level or equivalent
- Additional postgraduate training up to master's degree equivalent
Desirable
- Masters/PG Dip in working with deaf people or equivalent
- Additional specialist skills and qualifications in a recognised sub speciality e.g. AVT, counselling, leadership
Experience
Essential
- Significant professional experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist in a range of settings
- Experience working with deaf people
- Experience of delivering training and presentations at local and regional level
Desirable
- Experience working with people with hearing implants and assistive listening devices
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and use of Excel spreadsheets
Communication
Essential
- Experience working with people using hearing implants and assistive listening devices
- Experience communicating with patients who have additional sensory and/or learning needs
Desirable
- Experience of working with people through interpeters
Skills
Essential
- Ability to make judgements involving complex facts which require the analysis, interpretation and differential diagnosis of findings
- Evidence of research and analytical skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of NAIP guidelines, national cochlear implant standards and relevant legislation
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
4 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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