Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Senior Speech and Language Therapist to join the adult acute inpatient team at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHNFT) for a 12 months fixed term contract/secondment opportunity. This is an excellent opportunity for an SLT who is experienced, ready for the next step in their professional career and/or wishing to make a change.
The successful candidate will work independently and with supervisory support alongside a friendly, open and supportive team. The successful candidate will provide assessment, treatment and intervention to patients with swallowing and/or communication difficulties.
The position will cover the acute inpatient wards at Barnsley Hospital, including medical wards, surgical wards, and ICU. This allows the successful candidate to work with a variety of clinical presentations in an inpatient environment including, but not limited to, Respiratory, Care of the Elderly, Tracheostomy and Critical care, ENT, Head and Neck Cancer and Neurology.
Main duties of the job
To provide high quality, person-centred assessment and management of complex swallowing and communication difficulties, that is in line with the latest evidence base.
To demonstrate excellent organisational and team working skills, as well as working within multidisciplinary teams. To demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with patients, families and within the wider multi-disciplinary team.
To contribute to developing and/or delivering specialised training packages to a variety of recipients with respect of adults with swallowing or communication difficulties, including to other professional groups.
To support and supervise junior members of the SLT team in their development of knowledge and skills in relation to speech and language therapy.
To follow departmental policies/guidelines and to support the development of innovations in service delivery, taking account of clinical governance.
About us
We reserve the right to close positions early
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work
We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Details Date posted
21 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9163-3986E-07-25
Job locations
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification Values based questions Essential
* In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
* In around 100 words please describe what your approach is when dealing with different backgrounds and beliefs?
Qualifications Essential
* Degree in speech and language pathology or therapy or equivalent
* Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist Certificate to Practice
* Registration with Health Professions Council
Desirable
* Current member of RCSLT
Knowledge and Awareness Essential
* Proven post graduate SLT experience providing assessment, diagnosis and management to adults with swallowing and communication disorders
* Proven awareness and experience of the requirement for excellence in clinical record keeping
* Experience in working autonomously and as part of an interdisciplinary team
* Experience in working in a Multidisciplinary team
Desirable
* Previous experience working on acute wards
* Previous experience working with adults who have had a stroke
* Previous experience coordinating the work of others
* Previous experience with head and neck cancer and voice patients
Skills and Abilities Essential
* Proven verbal and interpersonal skills which are able to adapt to the communication situation
* Ability to use initiative
Experience Essential
* Proven post graduate accredited (or equivalent) dysphagia training and experience
* Proven relevant continuous professional development
Person Specification Values based questions Essential
* In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
* In around 100 words please describe what your approach is when dealing with different backgrounds and beliefs?
Qualifications Essential
* Degree in speech and language pathology or therapy or equivalent
* Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist Certificate to Practice
* Registration with Health Professions Council
Desirable
* Current member of RCSLT
Knowledge and Awareness Essential
* Proven post graduate SLT experience providing assessment, diagnosis and management to adults with swallowing and communication disorders
* Proven awareness and experience of the requirement for excellence in clinical record keeping
* Experience in working autonomously and as part of an interdisciplinary team
* Experience in working in a Multidisciplinary team
Desirable
* Previous experience working on acute wards
* Previous experience working with adults who have had a stroke
* Previous experience coordinating the work of others
* Previous experience with head and neck cancer and voice patients
Skills and Abilities Essential
* Proven verbal and interpersonal skills which are able to adapt to the communication situation
* Ability to use initiative
Experience Essential
* Proven post graduate accredited (or equivalent) dysphagia training and experience
* Proven relevant continuous professional development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer's website
https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer's website
https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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