Job requirements
Essential
19 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Proven relevant continuous professional development in working with adults with communication and swallowing disorders dysphagia
- Trust Values
Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- Trust Values
Please describe in around 100 words: What do you do to get the best out of people?
- Qualifications
Degree in Speech and Language Pathology and Therapy, or equivalent.
- Qualifications
RCSLT Certificate to Practice as a Speech and Language Therapist
- Qualifications
Current registration with the Health Professions Council
- Qualifications
Post Graduate Certificate, accreditation or equivalent in adult dysphagia in Dysphagia
- Skills and Abilities
Significant relevant clinical skills gained during a postgraduate period.
- Skills and Abilities
Skills to promote the service to the public and other health, education and social service professionals.
- Skills and Abilities
Understand the need for confidentiality.
- Skills and Abilities
Awareness of health and safety requirements.
- Knowledge and Awareness
Highly developed Substantial specialist experience of a range of clinical protocols in adult dysphagia
- Knowledge and Awareness
Proven clinical competence in the assessment, diagnosis and management of adults with dysphagia and communication difficulties
- Knowledge and Awareness
Experience coordinating the work of others
- Knowledge and Awareness
Experience of line management/supervision or a keen interest in developing these skills
- Knowledge and Awareness
Substantial experience in developing, writing, delivering and evaluating training to others including groups
- Knowledge and Awareness
Substantial Knowledge of contemporary issues in the Health, Education and Social Care Community relevant to the client group.
- Knowledge and Awareness
To demonstrate substantial and comprehensive skills in the field of adult dysphagia, including the provision of specialist programmes of intervention
- Knowledge and Awareness
Substantial knowledge of the functions of related professions with this client group.
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience working with adults with communication and swallowing disorders in an acute hospital
- Qualifications
Advanced Post Graduate Certificate in Adult Dysphagia
- Knowledge and Awareness
Specialist experience of a range of clinical protocols in paediatric dysphagia including neonates, infants and children
Job summary
Interview Date: TBC
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced and forward-thinking Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and aspirational team as a Team Lead within our acute hospital services.
You will provide specialist clinical expertise in the assessment and management of patients with complex dysphagia and/or communication impairments across medicine, care of the elderly, respiratory, cardiology, stroke and critical care.
As Team Lead, you will provide clinical leadership to the Speech and Language Therapy team and wider MDT, supporting excellent clinical practice, professional development and service improvement. You will play an important role in implementing NHS frameworks, quality standards and evidence-based practice.
We are looking for someone who is flexible, dynamic, positive and innovative, with a passion for developing people and services. You will join a supportive team that is committed to continuous learning and improving the care we provide.
Our mission is to provide the best possible care for the people of Barnsley and beyond. We are committed to investing in our staff, supporting health and wellbeing, offering flexible working where possible, and providing a wide range of training and development opportunities.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape our future service. If you are ready to bring your clinical expertise, leadership skills and enthusiasm to a team that wants to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for providing a highly specialist service to Barnsley Hospital for adults with a variety of communication and swallowing difficulties with dysphagia.
To develop, provide and participate in the training and support of other professionals working with this client group.
To oversee the clinical provision of input to adults with dysphagia and communication difficulties and to provide assessment and advice to the client group, their carers and other professionals.
To hold responsibility for own caseload and undertake the measurement and evaluation of own clinical work and practice and that of the acute SLT team, through the use of evidence-based projects, practice development work, audit and outcome measures, working within clearly defined operational policies and procedures.
To participate in the development of innovations in therapy services and related service delivery issues, risk management, quality standard setting and clinical effectiveness.
About us
Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.
At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.
We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.
For individuals who 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.
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
Details
- Date posted: 30 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: £48,387 to £56,515 a year pro/rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9163-3316E-09-2026
- Job locations: Pogmoor Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Job Description forHighly Specialist Adult Speech & Language Therapist
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