About this role
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.
About us
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
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Description forAdvanced Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist
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
Knowledge and Awareness Essential
Highly developed Substantial specialist experience of a range of clinical protocols in paediatric dysphagia including neonates, infants and children Proven clinical competence in the assessment, diagnosis and management of children with dysphagia including neonates, infants and children Experience co-ordinating the work of others Substantial experience in developing, writing, delivering and evaluating training to others including groups Substantial Knowledge of contemporary issues in the Health, Education and Social Care Community relevant to the client group. To demonstrate substantial and comprehensive skills in the field of paediatric dysphagia, neonates and young children, including the provision of specialist programmes of intervention Substantial knowledge of the functions of related professions with this client group.
Experience Essential
Proven relevant continuous professional development in paediatric dysphagia, including neonates
Trust Values Essential
Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important. Please describe in around 100 words: How you live the values at the current organisation that you work for.
Qualifications Essential
Degree in Speech and Language Pathology and Therapy, or equivalent. RCSLT Certificate to Practice as a Speech and Language Therapist Current registration with the Health Professions Council Post Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Dysphagia
Desirable
Advanced Post Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Dysphagia
Skills and Abilities Essential
Significant relevant clinical skills gained during a postgraduate period. Skills to promote the service to the public and other health, education and social service professionals. Understand the need for confidentiality. Awareness of health and safety requirements.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)