3695 - Speech and Language Therapist

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Speech and Language Therapist to join the Acute SLT Team at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHNFT). This role is ideal for a Newly Qualified Practitioner (NQP) or a therapist looking to further develop their clinical skills within a dynamic and supportive acute inpatient setting., 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.

At BHNFT, we provide robust clinical supervision and are committed to supporting your ongoing professional development. You will have access to a wide range of internal and external training opportunities, including courses aligned with RCSLT NQP competencies. This may include training that supports progression toward becoming a dysphagia trained practitioner. For NQPs, we also offer dedicated support in completing the RCSLT Newly Qualified Practitioner competencies., 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 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