Job summary
We are excited to offer a
one-year fixed term or secondment opportunity for a Band 7 Highly Specialist
Team Lead to join our Adult Inpatient Speech and Language Therapy Service to
cover maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity for an established Band
7, or an experienced Band 6 ready to take the next step, to develop leadership,
clinical expertise and service development skills within a supportive and
forward-thinking team.
You will provide clinical and
professional leadership across adult inpatient areas including general
medicine, surgery, stroke and critical care, supporting high-quality,
evidence-based care. The role includes leading and developing staff, driving
service improvement initiatives, and working with the wider multidisciplinary
team to deliver outstanding patient care.
We offer robust supervision,
opportunities for further training, and the chance to influence and shape SLT
provision within the hospital. Please get in touch if you would like any
further information about this role.
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.
About us
We
reserve the right to close positions early
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Values based questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job
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
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.
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.
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
Values based questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job
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).
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 (opens in a new window).
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