Job summary
The Doncaster and Bassetlaw Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service is currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic Band 5 or soon to be qualified Speech Language Therapist to be part of our innovative outpatient service and SEND schools service. The post is based in the Doncaster area but could go across the Doncaster and Bassetlaw health communities.

This post is also open to Newly Qualified candidates awaiting registration.

Main duties of the job

• To provide specialist support for children with speech, language and/or communication difficulties, through assessment and intervention, in identified specialist school settings across Doncaster and Bassetlaw.
• To provide specialist support for children with speech, language and/or communication difficulties, through assessment and intervention, in outpatient clinic settings.

About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including: o Extensive range of learning opportunities o NHS Pension Scheme o Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions o Comprehensive health and wellbeing support o NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme o Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Details
Date posted: 16 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 272-8125744
Job locations: Devonshire House, Cavendish Court, South Parade, Doncaster, DN1 2DJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training - Essential

• Professional specific degree i.e. BSC speech sciences or Masters in medical sciences.
• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Registered with the Health Care Professions Council or working towards their registration post qualification
• Car Driver

Knowledge & Experience - Essential

• Relevant undergraduate experience of working with a paediatric caseload
• Relevant undergraduate experience of working with a range of assessment tools and appropriate therapeutic interventions

Knowledge & Experience - Desirable

• Relevant undergraduate experience of working with children with special educational needs
• Undergraduate experience of AAC e.g. signs and symbols
• Relevant undergraduate experience of working with multidisciplinary teams

Personal Attributes & Skills - Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Can demonstrate good analytical and reflection skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Good organisational skills
• Negotiation and problem solving skills
• Adaptable to change
• Prioritisation skills
• Well-developed concentration skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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: Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address: Devonshire House, Cavendish Court, South Parade, Doncaster, DN1 2DJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Speech and Language Therapy Team Lead Elanor Cornford, elanor.cornford@nhs.net, 01302642633