Lead Speech and Language Therapist Active Neuro

NR Times; England; Remote; GBP 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Health plan and discounts

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Active Neuro at Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre seeks an experienced Lead Speech and Language Therapist to lead therapy initiatives within a seven‑day care model. You will supervise junior SLTs, drive service development and provide high‑quality dysphagia and communication interventions for adults with neurological conditions.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, embrace evidence‑led care, and support induction and training across the IDT, ensuring compliance with HCPC and

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist.
• 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.

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 standards of clinical care in line with national guidance.
• Undertake key worker duties, therapy coordination and discharge planning.
• Supervise less experienced SLTs and assistants in line with policy.
• Induct and train other IDT members and ensure HCPC compliance.
• Contribute to SLT policy implementation and service development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team-working

Clinical excellence

Neurorehabilitation experience

Education

HCPC registration

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 You:

• HCPC-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 holidays
• Birthday off
• Join theActive Learning Huband benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Benefits Hubgiving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidentialEmployee Assistance Programme Helpline & Appto support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A salary sacrificeAegon 5% matched pension
• Access to join aMedicash Health Planfor you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstandingActive Behavioursvia theActive Awardsprogramme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a FriendSchemeand earn yourself up to£1500by 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 Group