Becky McWatt
Sheffield,South Yorkshire
Summary
Registered foster carer and Specialist Speech & Language Therapist with 25 years of experience working for National Health Service adult services, seeking a new career direction into primary education. Expertise in treating communication and swallowing disorders, with a strong foundation in supporting diverse needs. Transitioning to primary education as a teaching assistant to expand skills and knowledge in children’s learning and development. Committed to providing outstanding support to teachers and pupils in a school environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Registered Foster Carer
Sheffield City Council Fostering Service
03.2025 - Current
Provision of weekend respite placements for children under care services.
Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (SLT)
NHS South West Yorkshire Foundation Partner Trust
Barnsley
01.2023 - Current
Development and delivery of SLT services in complex progressive neurological conditions affecting communication and swallowing function, within community settings.
Senior SLT, Domiciliary Dysphagia & Outpatients
NHS South West Yorkshire Foundation Partner Trust
02.2017 - 01.2023
Development and delivery of SLT services in complex acquired neurological communication and swallowing disorders, within clinic and community settings.
Senior SLT, Neurological Rehabilitation Unit
NHS South West Yorkshire Foundation Partner Trust
09.2012 - 02.2017
Assessment and treatment of communication/swallowing disorders resulting from traumatic brain injury, within a multidisciplinary team.
SLT, Specialist Palliative Care Team
NHS South West Yorkshire Foundation Partner Trust
05.2009 - 10.2014
Assessment and treatment of communication/swallowing disorders in adults with complex palliative care needs.
Senior SLT, Stroke Rehabilitation Unit
NHS South West Yorkshire Foundation Partner Trust
10.2004 - 04.2009
Assessment and treatment of communication/swallowing disorders resulting from stroke.
Generalist SLT
Sheffield South West Primary Care Trust NHS
09.2003 - 10.2004
Assessment and treatment of communication/swallowing disorders within adult rehabilitation services.
Generalist SLT
North Kirklees Primary Care Trust
12.2000 - 09.2003
Provision of SLT services in adult and paediatric healthcare, including school settings.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Holistic Massage
Sheffield Centre for Massage
10/2018 - 07/2019
Certificate of Higher Education - Theological Studies
Cliff College
Hope, Derbyshire 10/2011 - 06/2013
Diploma of Higher Education - Post Basic Dysphagia Course
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England 06/2001 - 01/2002
Master of Science - Clinical Communication Studies
University of Sheffield
Sheffield 10/1998 - 09/2000
Bachelor of Arts - English Language & Linguistics
University of York
York, England 10/1993 - 06/1997
Skills
Time-management
Communication
Problem-solving
Organisation
Planning
Targeted program delivery
Multi-agency working
IT Skills - Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, SystmOne Healthcare database
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Outdoor swimming
- Yoga
Voluntary Work
2012-2015 Church Youth Group Leader, Christchurch Hillsborough & Wadsley Bridge
Oct 2008-Jan 2009 Overseas Voluntary Children's Worker, Patna, India
2003-2008 Voluntary Children's Worker, St John’s Church Owlerton
References
References available upon request.
Certification
Full Driving Licence
Enhanced DBS
Timeline
Registered Foster Carer
Sheffield City Council Fostering Service
03.2025 - Current
Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (SLT)
NHS South West Yorkshire Foundation Partner Trust
01.2023 - Current
Senior SLT, Domiciliary Dysphagia & Outpatients
NHS South West Yorkshire Foundation Partner Trust
02.2017 - 01.2023
Senior SLT, Neurological Rehabilitation Unit
NHS South West Yorkshire Foundation Partner Trust
09.2012 - 02.2017
SLT, Specialist Palliative Care Team
NHS South West Yorkshire Foundation Partner Trust
05.2009 - 10.2014
Senior SLT, Stroke Rehabilitation Unit
NHS South West Yorkshire Foundation Partner Trust
10.2004 - 04.2009
Generalist SLT
Sheffield South West Primary Care Trust NHS
09.2003 - 10.2004
Generalist SLT
North Kirklees Primary Care Trust
12.2000 - 09.2003
Diploma of Higher Education - Holistic Massage
Sheffield Centre for Massage
10/2018 - 07/2019
Certificate of Higher Education - Theological Studies
Cliff College
10/2011 - 06/2013
Diploma of Higher Education - Post Basic Dysphagia Course
Manchester Metropolitan University
06/2001 - 01/2002
Master of Science - Clinical Communication Studies
University of Sheffield
10/1998 - 09/2000
Bachelor of Arts - English Language & Linguistics
University of York
10/1993 - 06/1997