2927 - Advanced Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist

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 including Neonatal Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.

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 and paediatric feeding and communication difficulties.

We are committed to providing a supportive learning environment with excellent continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop across the four pillars of advanced clinical practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research/service development. Opportunities for supervision, training, quality improvement work and service innovation are actively supported within the team.

The post is 15 hours. Flexibility of hours can be discussed at interview.

Job description

Job Description forAdvanced Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

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Person specification

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.

Experience

Essential

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

Trust Values

Essential

• Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.

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

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.

About the employer

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 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

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