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Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,500 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health and forensic health services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 80 sites from acute settings, in the community and across low, medium and high secure environments.

We are one of the largest mental health and community health Trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire, with more than two million patient contacts a year. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

Nottinghamshire Healthcare has a number of excellent training and development opportunities from mentorship and learning partnerships to fully funded apprenticeships, from level 1 through to Master’s degree level. We also have strong research and learning links with the Institute of Mental Health, the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and the University of Derby. Collaboration with our Integrated Care System (ICS) partners and the voluntary, community and education sectors are vital to our work.

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Address: Duncan Macmillan House; Porchester Road; Mapperley; Nottingham; Nottinghamshire; NG3 6AA
Contact Number: 01159 691300

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Cyf: 186-579-26-GH ID y swydd wag: 8050047

Principal Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Cleft Lip & Palate

Closed for applications on: 31-Awst-2026 00:00

Statws y swydd wag: Closed

Closed for applications on: 31-Awst-2026 00:00

Lleoliad

Gwefan: Trent Regional Cleft Network, City Hospital
Cyfeiriad: Hucknall Road
Tref: Nottingham
Cod post: NG5 1PB
Major / Minor Region: Swydd Nottingham

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Contract: Parhaol
Oriau: Rhan-amser - 22.5 awr yr wythnos (Due to existing clinic arrangements across the region, a commitment to working on Friday will be essential)

Cyflog

Cyflog: £57,528 - £64,750 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Cyfnod cyflog: Yn flynyddol
Gradd: (Band 8a)

Arbenigedd

Prif leoliad: Principle Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Cleft Palate and Related Disorders

Dyddiad y cyfweliad: 30/09/2026

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To take a lead role in the assessment and treatment of a highly specialised caseload of clients with cleft palate and related disorders.

To be autonomous and responsible for the assessment, formulation and management of a highly specialist clinical caseload ensuring evidence-based practice.

To coordinate SLT care plans for children and adults with cleft lip and palate / velopharyngeal dysfunction in a designated area of Trent Regional Cleft Network. This includes providing support to local SLTs and other professional involved with these clients in the form of expert advice, second opinions and joint visits.

To act as a key member of the multidisciplinary cleft team, provide regular clinical input to combined cleft clinics and palate investigation clinics
and contribute to clinical management decisions.

To participate in research and audit projects both locally and nationally in collaboration with other members of the Trent Regional Cleft
multidisciplinary team and colleagues across the UK.

To contribute to Trent Regional Cleft Service training and research presentations at a national / international level.

To provide support to less experienced SLTs across the Trent Region and supervise students on placement allocated to the pathway.

Required to attend specialist short course and advanced training and development in order to maintain and develop relevant skills and knowledge required of a highly skilled specialist therapist working in the field of cleft lip and palate / velopharyngeal dysfunction (through attendance at Clinical Excellence Networks, relevant courses, peer review, clinical shadowing and reading) and maintain HCPC and RCSLT registration.

To maintain up-to-date and accurate case records in line with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC UK) standards and Trust policies and
procedure.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Additional Information

We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants.
The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria.
In submitting an application form, you authorise Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you. This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post. Should you require any further information please refer our Privacy Policy shown on the Trust website, please click here for more information.
For eligible posts, DBS disclosures are mandatory before commencement of employment. If you are in a position that is deemed a regulated adult and/or child care role, you will not be able to start your employment until we have received a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent' will also be checked as part of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

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Contractual Requirements

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A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for individuals with a disability in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Willingness to work on Fridays as required

Qualifications

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Recognised SLT degree qualification or equivalent
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) License to Practice

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Member of the National Cleft and Craniofacial Clinical Excellence Network (CEN)
Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Training

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Evidence of successful completion of relevant specialist in depth courses and advanced post-graduate training up to masters level (e.g. post-graduate certificate - cleft, CAPS-A training)

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Evidence of completion of Paediatric Eating and Drinking Difficulties training at post-graduate level

Experience

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Fully competent, experienced specialist in cleft with extensive post qualification experience of assessing and providing therapy for children with cleft lip and palate and velopharyngeal dysfunction underpinned by evidence-based practice
Five years minimum experience of working with children with cleft lip and palate and related disorders
Experience of attending cleft clinics and interpreting lateral video fluoroscopies and nasendoscopies
Evidence of managing complex and specialist caseload independently
Experience of providing advice and professional guidance on complex clinical issues including cleft lip and palate and related disorders
Experience of working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary cleft team
Proven evidence of leadership skills
Experience of collaborative research
Experience of delivering cleft-related training packages

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Fully competent and experienced to advise and support in cases of children with complex feeding difficulties
Nationally recognised specialist in the area of cleft lip and palate and related disorders who has made a significant contribution to clinical practice

Knowledge

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Highly specialist knowledge in the area of cleft-related speech difficulties underpinned by current evidence based practice
High level of knowledge of assessment tools and therapy approaches relevant to cleft lip and palate and velopharyngeal dysfunction
Evidence of maintaining own knowledge base through CPD and membership of appropriate local, regional and national Clinical Excellence Networks
Able to use specialist knowledge to inform sound clinical judgements / decision making for complex cases
Understanding of national and local clinical guidelines on cleft
Knowledge of application of risk assessments, clinical governance and national policies and procedures relevant to this Specialist Client Group
Extensive knowledge of current diagnostic and management issues across the multidisciplinary team related to cleft lip and palate and related disorders
High level of knowledge about objective tools to assess velopharyngeal dysfunction such as lateral video fluoroscopy and nasendoscopy

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A thorough understanding of the literature in relation to differential diagnosis and treatment of velopharyngeal dysfunction
Contributes to national knowledge base through presentations at regional, national and international meetings

Skills

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Highly developed and trained auditory discrimination and perceptual skills
Ability to transcribe speech phonetically as an integral part of assessment and plan packages of care
Skilled in interpreting lateral video fluoroscopy, nasendoscopy and other objective assessments of velopharyngeal function
Ability to provide support and advice to professionals from a range of disciplines
Highly skilled in developing and delivering therapy programmes to children with a range of cleft related speech disorders
Excellent presentation skills; written, verbal and IT based
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and negotiation skills, management of conflict, listening, empathy and influencing
Excellent organisational, prioritisation and delegation skills
Highly motivated, reliable team worker

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Externally validated listening skills based upon peer review and consensus listening

Physical Requirements

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Excellent hearing
Moderate physical effort required to complete daily tasks (e.g. transporting equipment)

Values and Behaviours

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All staff should be able to demonsrtate an understanding of and committment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork