2927 - Advanced Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist

Job summary

Interview Date: TBC

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly, innovative and supportive Neonatal/Paediatric Therapy Team.

This exciting Band 7 opportunity involves working across neonatal and paediatric services, supporting infants and children with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties. The post holder will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention for preterm/vulnerable babies, supporting the implementation of developmental care. The post will also include working closely with families and the wider multidisciplinary team including Neonatal Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.

The role provides a chance to work at an advanced level on the Neonatal Unit in a supportive environment alongside experienced Neonatal Therapists. Youll play a key role in providing specialist assessment and management of neonatal and paediatric feeding and communication difficulties.

We are committed to providing a supportive learning environment with excellent continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop across the four pillars of advanced clinical practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research/service development. Opportunities for supervision, training, quality improvement work and service innovation are actively supported within the team.

The post is 15 hours. Flexibility of hours can be discussed at interview.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of Job

Managing a complex caseload independently.

Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams.

Supporting parents, carers and healthcare professionals through training and advice.

Participate in service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives.

Provide supervision and support to junior staff and students where appropriate.

provide support, supervision and training to other professionals in relation to this client group.

Reflect on practice, both individually and with peers to identify own strengths and needs, demonstrate Continuing Professional Development and to maintain a portfolio or equivalent in line with professional and Trust guidelines

Liaise with and effectively communicate with the Therapy Clinical Lead, ensuring issues surrounding Governance and Quality of SLT service provision are escalated appropriately through the Clinical Business Unit/to performance meetings in an appropriate manner.

Participate in the development of innovations in therapy services and related service delivery issues, risk management, quality standard setting and clinical effectiveness.

Job responsibilities

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 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

Please note we reserve the right to close positions early