# Listening and Communication Specialist - Speech and Language Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/listening-and-communication-specialist-speech-and-language-therapist/13011813-5a1b-404e-abdc-9351c8b8f3f4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/listening-and-communication-specialist-speech-and-language-therapist/13011813-5a1b-404e-abdc-9351c8b8f3f4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Trust Headquarters, City Hospital campus - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Specialist (discipline unspecified) - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-25T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-04T13:24:40.623Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Nottinghamshire/Nottingham/Nottingham_University_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Listening_Communication_Specialist_Hearing_Impairment_Speech_Language_Therapist/Listening_Communication_Specialist_Hearing_Impairment_Speech_Language_Therapist-v8150102 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8150102?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nuh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The post holder is responsible for managing a highly specialised caseload of deaf children, by supporting during assessment and also following cochlear implantation. They will also have regular adult clinics, for both assessment and post operative rehabilitation. We are looking for an experienced clinician to join our team, on a full time basis, although we would consider part time hours. So, if you are interested, please contact us as we would love to discuss the post further with you. The post holder will work for a multi-disciplinary team based in an outpatient site of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, joining a team of highly specialist Speech and Language Therapists at the Nottingham Auditory Implant Programme. The post holder will work collaboratively with other agencies and professionals from Health, Education and Social Services, with advisory visits to home, nurseries and schools as required. They will contribute to research and audit projects and to the team’s teaching and training commitments. The post holder typically carries out clinical work for 80% of the time, both face-to-face and via video consultations, and is expected to update their own professional knowledge. There will be opportunities to collaborate with Nottingham Audiology Services and Nottingham Biomedical Research Unit in Hearing which are based on the same site. ### Main duties of the job ### § 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. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities 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 high‑quality, multidisciplinary cochlear implant service. - Maintain up‑to‑date 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 evidence‑based service development. Resources & Equipment - Ensure safe use and maintenance of specialist equipment and therapy materials. Monitor stock levels and request replacements when needed ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### 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 ### 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 ### 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, ## Documents - [mindful employer (pdf, 312.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1778) - [equal opportunities (pdf, 312.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1780) - [jd updated june 2026 (pdf, 488.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10450589) - [person specification (pdf, 195.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10590082) - [application process booklet (pdf, 24.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2918) - [disability confidence scheme (pdf, 272.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1781) - [rehabilitation of ex offenders (pdf, 106.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1974) - [equality diversity and inclusion (pdf, 304.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1779) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.