Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
2927 - Advanced Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist

Closing date: 05 August 2026
Date posted: 14 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9163-2927E-07-2026
Job locations: Pogmoor Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP, United Kingdom

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. 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 feeding and communication difficulties.

We are committed to providing a supportive learning environment with excellent continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities. Opportunities for supervision, training, quality improvement work and service innovation are actively supported within the team.

The post is for 22.5 hours per week and benefits from well-established collaborative links with the Speech and Language Therapist working for the Yorkshire and Humber Neonatal Operational Delivery Network, providing excellent opportunities for regional collaboration and shared learning.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Main duties of the job

• To provide specialist clinical expertise and advice on assessment, diagnosis and management of neonates, babies and young children with dysphagia
• To influence and contribute to whole service development in developing care pathways for this client group
• To continue to develop demonstrable skills in the assessment, diagnosis and management of neonates, babies and young children with dysphagia
• To provide clinical expertise to the multi-disciplinary team to inform their decision making and to provide advice and guidance to carers, non-clinical staff or members of other professions, who may be influenced by this and to maintain professional relationships with relevant others, working as part of the wider team
• To participate in the planning and implementation of the day to day operation of the Speech and Language Therapy Service to this client group and to liaise with community specialists and leads in children with dysphagia
• To provide support, training and education to the multi-disciplinary team and other professionals, regarding optimal feeding practice in the management of infants with complex feeding and swallowing problems
• To provide clinical supervision, peer support and advice to Speech and Language Therapists practising in this area (if applicable).

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.

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

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Proven relevant continuous professional development in paediatric dysphagia, including neonates

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.

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Written and verbal communication skills which allow professional information to be conveyed in an accurate and organised manner, taking account of the communication setting.
• Effective communicator in a variety of settings with a variety of different people including ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to use initiative
• Proven organisational and time management skills

Desirable

• Flexible attitude to working hours.

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

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 motivates you to do a good job.

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 (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)

For questions about the job, contact:
Advanced paeds and neonatal SLT
Samera Mian
sameramian@nhs.net
01226436416