Lead Speech and Language Therapist

Active Care Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

25 days holiday

EAP access

Pension scheme

Job summary

Active Care Group is seeking an experienced Lead Speech and Language Therapist at our Neuro rehabilitation service in Ashford. You will provide expert SLT assessment and treatment for adults with complex neurological needs, leading evidence-led programmes and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The role requires HCPC registration, specialist dysphagia competency, and prior supervision/line-management experience, with a focus on quality of care and service development within a seven-day model.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered SLT with neurorehabilitation experience.
• Specialist-level dysphagia competency according to the RCSLT framework.
• Formal supervision/line management experience.
• Strong communication, leadership and team-working skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist SLT assessment and treatment for clients with complex neurological needs.
• Devise and implement evidence-led therapy programmes at a specialist level with multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Independently plan and lead communication therapy groups.
• Maintain high clinical standards in line with national guidance.
• Undertake key worker duties, ensuring cohesive goal-setting and discharge planning.
• Supervise less experienced SLTs and assistants; contribute to induction and training.

Skills

HCPC-Registered SLT

Leadership

Neurorehabilitation

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in SLT

Job description

Come and join one of the UK’s largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.Active Neuro at Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre is seeking an experienced Lead Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and highly skilled multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity for a specialist SLT to deliver expert care to adults with neurological conditions resulting from injury, illness or disease, supporting clients with physical, cognitive and communication difficulties in a well-established neurorehabilitation service. You’ll have the chance to make a real and visible difference to our clients’ recovery and quality of life while working alongside experienced clinicians in a collaborative and supportive environment.In this senior role, you will lead therapy initiatives and play an active part in service development, while providing high-quality, evidence-led interventions.If you are an experienced SLT seeking a rewarding and engaging senior role, we would love to hear from you.The Role:As part of our transition to Active Neuro, the therapy service is evolving into a seven-day model of care to better support the rehabilitation needs of our clients. As a result, occasional pre-arranged weekend working will be required. You will also be expected to work Bank Holidays as required by the service, with enhanced pay provided in line with company policy.Key Responsibilities:Provide specialist SLT assessment and treatment for clients with complex neurological needs.Devise and implement evidence-led therapy programmes at a specialist level, emphasising multidisciplinary collaboration to achieve optimal outcomes.Independently plan and lead communication therapy groups.Maintain high standards of clinical care in line with national guidance.Undertake key worker duties, ensuring cohesive goal-setting, therapy coordination, and discharge planning.Formally supervise less experienced SLTs and assistants in line with ACG policy.Take an active role in the induction and training of other members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT).Ensure all relevant codes of practice, regulations, and HCPC registration requirements are upheld.Contribute to the implementation and review of SLT policy and service development initiatives.About YouHCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist.Previous experience in a neurorehabilitation setting.Specialist-level dysphagia competency according to the RCSLT framework.Formal supervision/line management experience.Strong communication, leadership, and team-working skills.What to look forward to:25 days plus bank holidaysBirthday offJoin the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunitiesBenefits Hub giving discounts and savings on your weekly shopFree 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer adviceA salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pensionAccess to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticiansWe recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programmeEnhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefitsRefer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care GroupTake a look around the companyhttps://activecaregroup.co.uk/