Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Job Summary

Hi, I’m Jackie, Manager and Clinical Lead of the Adult Community Speech & Language Therapy service in Barnsley. I’m pleased you are considering joining our team.

We are a small team that encourages collaboration, innovation and positive engagement. We work with a range of communication and swallowing disorders and welcome fresh ideas. Our setting includes an exceptional administration team, supportive leadership, embedded supervision and ample opportunities for CPD and cross‑service development. We also offer a flexible & hybrid way of working and a dynamic multi‑disciplinary Allied Health Professionals Hub.

Barnsley boasts a thriving town centre, beautiful countryside and excellent transport links to Sheffield, Leeds, Wakefield and Huddersfield.

For more information, please email j.

At the time of advertising, this role meets the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK.

All employees are strongly encouraged to have up‑to‑date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

• Collaboratively develop the Speech and Language Therapy Service.
• Maintain high standards of clinical work and accurate records.
• Provide reports and statistical information to facilitate future business planning.
• Participate in reviews and case conferences for clients.
• Offer clinical advice, assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults who access the service.
• Provide clinical expertise to carers, non‑clinical staff and external professionals within a wider MDT.
• Work within Trust policies and Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) Guidelines.
• Develop, write, deliver and evaluate specialised training packages with specialist support to carers, other professionals and speech and language therapists.
• Provide mentoring, clinical supervision, peer support and joint visits within the team.
• Support training and supervision of SALT assistants, students and placements in line with RCSLT guidelines.
• Assist with data collection and feedback as part of quality assurance and improvement.
• Support the planning and implementation of operational requirements for the service.

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust providing community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and lead the West Yorkshire secure provider collaborative. Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, delivering high‑quality care in the right place at the right time.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all protected characteristic groups. All staff are expected to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary; please apply promptly.

• Posted: 14 January 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for Change
• Band: 6
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time, Flexible working
• Location:
  
  Kendray Hospital, Doncaster Road, Barnsley, S70 3RD

• Essential qualifications:
  • Degree in Speech and Language Pathology and Therapy, or equivalent.
  • RCSLT Certificate to Practice as a Speech and Language Therapist.
  • Postgraduate certificate in dysphagia.
  • Current registration with the Health Professions Council.
• Essential experience:
  • Demonstrable experience working with adults who have communication difficulties and dysphagia (community).
  • Proven clinical competence in assessment, diagnosis and management of communication difficulties and dysphagia in adults.
  • Experience coordinating the work of others within a speech and language therapy context.
• Essential knowledge and skills:
  • Knowledge of contemporary issues in health and social care community relevant to the client group.
  • Knowledge of the functions of related professions.
  • Ability to develop, write, deliver and evaluate training packages.
  • Effective communication skills in a variety of settings.
  • Organisational and time‑management skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Physical attributes (Essential):
  • Ab…