3316 - Highly Specialist Adult Speech and Language Therapist

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.

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

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 forHighly Specialist Adult Speech & Language Therapist

Please refer to the attached 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 responsibilities forHighly Specialist Adult Speech & Language Therapist

Please refer to the attached 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 and Therapy, or equivalent.
• RCSLT Certificate to Practice as a Speech and Language Therapist
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council
• Post Graduate Certificate, accreditation or equivalent in adult dysphagia in Dysphagia

Desirable

• Advanced Post Graduate Certificate in Adult Dysphagia

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Highly developed Substantial specialist experience of a range of clinical protocols in adult dysphagia
• Proven clinical competence in the assessment, diagnosis and management of adults with dysphagia and communication difficulties
• Experience coordinating the work of others
• Experience of line management/supervision or a keen interest in developing these skills
• 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 adult dysphagia, including the provision of specialist programmes of intervention
• Substantial knowledge of the functions of related professions with this client group.

Desirable

• Specialist experience of a range of clinical protocols in paediatric dysphagia including neonates, infants and children

Experience

Essential

• Proven relevant continuous professional development in working with adults with communication and swallowing disorders dysphagia

Desirable

• Experience working with adults with communication and swallowing disorders in an acute hospital

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: What do you do to get the best out of people?

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.

Person Specification

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, accreditation or equivalent in adult dysphagia in Dysphagia

Desirable

• Advanced Post Graduate Certificate in Adult Dysphagia

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Highly developed Substantial specialist experience of a range of clinical protocols in adult dysphagia
• Proven clinical competence in the assessment, diagnosis and management of adults with dysphagia and communication difficulties
• Experience coordinating the work of others
• Experience of line management/supervision or a keen interest in developing these skills
• 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 adult dysphagia, including the provision of specialist programmes of intervention
• Substantial knowledge of the functions of related professions with this client group.

Desirable

• Specialist experience of a range of clinical protocols in paediatric dysphagia including neonates, infants and children

Experience

Essential

• Proven relevant continuous professional development in working with adults with communication and swallowing disorders dysphagia

Desirable

• Experience working with adults with communication and swallowing disorders in an acute hospital

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: What do you do to get the best out of people?

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

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)

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)

Job responsibilities forHighly Specialist Adult Speech & Language Therapist

Please refer to the attached and Person Specification for full details of the role and

responsibilities.

Supporting

Documents

Please refer to the

values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

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, accreditation or equivalent in adult dysphagia in Dysphagia

Desirable

• Advanced Post Graduate Certificate in Adult Dysphagia

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Highly developed Substantial specialist experience of a range of clinical protocols in adult dysphagia
• Proven clinical competence in the assessment, diagnosis and management of adults with dysphagia and communication difficulties
• Experience coordinating the work of others
• Experience of line management/supervision or a keen interest in developing these skills
• 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 adult dysphagia, including the provision of specialist programmes of intervention
• Substantial knowledge of the functions of related professions with this client group.

Desirable

• Specialist experience of a range of clinical protocols in paediatric dysphagia including neonates, infants and children

Experience

Essential

• Proven relevant continuous professional development in working with adults with communication and swallowing disorders dysphagia

Desirable

• Experience working with adults with communication and swallowing disorders in an acute hospital

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: What do you do to get the best out of people?

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.