3695 - Speech and Language Therapist

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare institution in Barnsley is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join their acute team. The ideal candidate will be proactive, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and provide high-quality care to patients with swallowing and communication difficulties. This role is suitable for Newly Qualified Practitioners looking to develop their skills in an acute inpatient setting. The Trust offers robust supervision and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assess and manage swallowing and/or communication difficulties.
• Enthusiasm for contributing to team expansion.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, management and advice to patients.
• Work within the acute inpatient wards and ensure high-quality care.
• Engage in clinical supervision and training opportunities.

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Responsibilities

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., We reserve the right to close positions early

About the Trust

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

Equality & Sponsorship

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