SeniorSpeech & Language Therapist Acute & OPD Service

The interview date for this role is 18th March 2026.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join the team at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHNFT). This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated Speech & Language Therapist to further develop their knowledge and skills in the management of patients with communication, swallowing, and/or voice difficulties, and head and neck cancer as part of our B6 rotation.

The SLT team at BHNFT cover acute inpatient wards including medical and surgical wards, Acute Stroke Unit, and ICU, as well as outpatient ENT and Head and Neck clinics. The position requires an individual that shows enthusiasm & proactive contribution to the teams expansion of SLT provision across BHNFT. As well as assisting in training other healthcare professionals in the hospital, BHNFT offer robust clinical supervision and support with further training opportunities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication & interpersonal skills when working with patients and with the wider MDT consisting of Doctors, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists and Dietitians.

To provide clinical expertise and advice on the assessment, diagnosis and management of adults with communication and/or swallowing difficulties (including tracheostomy) in the inpatient setting, and/or voice difficulties, head and neck cancer and adults with dysphagia of ENT origin in an outpatient setting.

To provide support, education and advice to more junior SLTs, nursing and AHP colleagues in relation to inpatients with communication and swallowing difficulties and to ensure adequate access to the service is maintained for this client group.

To follow and contribute to the development of departmental policies/guidelines and to participate in the development of innovations in service delivery, taking account of clinical governance.

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 thebest Place to Work

We scored bestin 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 toeach other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud ofthe commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has neverbeen a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a wecan 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 advertto check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are nolonger eligible for sponsorship

Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

We reserve the right to close positions early

Job Description for Senior Speech & Language Therapist Acute & OPD Service

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.

• Proven post graduate accredited (or equivalent) dysphagia training and experience

• Proven post graduate SLT experience providing assessment, diagnosis and management to adults with swallowing and communication disorders
• Proven awareness and experience of the requirement for excellence in clinical record keeping
• Experience in working…