Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

3695 - Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 28 September 2025

Job summary

This is a fixed term/secondment opportunity for 12 months.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Speech and Language Therapist to join the acute team at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHNFT). This post is an excellent position for a Newly Qualified Practitioner (NQP) or for someone wishing to further develop their skills across an acute inpatient setting.

The successful candidate will provide assessment, treatment, management and advice to patients with swallowing and/or communication difficulties. The position will cover the acute inpatient wards at Barnsley Hospital, including medical and surgical wards and the Acute Stroke Unit.

BHNFT offer robust clinical supervision and there is plenty of opportunities to complete internal and external training courses. This can include external training courses that comply with Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) policies and competencies in order to become a Dysphagia trained Practitioner. There is also opportunity to support completion of Newly Qualified Practitioner (NQP) competencies, if the successful candidate requires this.

Main duties of the job

To apply clinical knowledge to the assessment, diagnosis and management of individuals with swallowing and/or communication difficulties, providing care that is high quality, person-centred and in line with the up-to-date evidence base.

To demonstrate excellent communication & interpersonal skills when working with patients, families and within the wider multi-disciplinary team.

To show enthusiasm & proactive contribution to the Speech and Language Therapy Teams expansion across Barnsley Hospital. 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

Date posted

12 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-3695E-09-25

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

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Therapy or equivalent
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy (RCSLT) Certificate to Practice
Registration with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council)

Desirable

Member of RCSLT

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Knowledge of communication disorders in adults requiring Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) assessment and treatment.
Awareness of the requirement for excellence in clinical record keeping and confidentiality issues
Knowledge of health and safety

Desirable

Knowledge of dysphagia assessment and treatment in adults

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Verbal and interpersonal skills which are able to adapt to the communication situation
Ability to use initiative
Demonstrate commitment to professional and personal development
Able to reflect on clinical practice to enhance competency
Able to work independently and using own initiative
Can demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
Use time management skills to effectively organise, prioritise and manage a demanding caseload that may be subject to unforeseen changes
Able to work effectively as part of speech and language therapy and multidisciplinary teams

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 is your approach when dealing with different backgrounds and beliefs?

Experience

Essential

Evidence of working with adults who have communication disorders and/or dysphagia as an SLT student or within another relevant capacity

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Therapy or equivalent
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy (RCSLT) Certificate to Practice
Registration with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council)

Desirable

Member of RCSLT

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Knowledge of communication disorders in adults requiring Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) assessment and treatment.
Awareness of the requirement for excellence in clinical record keeping and confidentiality issues
Knowledge of health and safety

Desirable

Knowledge of dysphagia assessment and treatment in adults

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Verbal and interpersonal skills which are able to adapt to the communication situation
Ability to use initiative
Demonstrate commitment to professional and personal development
Able to reflect on clinical practice to enhance competency
Able to work independently and using own initiative
Can demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
Use time management skills to effectively organise, prioritise and manage a demanding caseload that may be subject to unforeseen changes
Able to work effectively as part of speech and language therapy and multidisciplinary teams

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 is your approach when dealing with different backgrounds and beliefs?

Experience

Essential

Evidence of working with adults who have communication disorders and/or dysphagia as an SLT student or within another relevant capacity

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.

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)