Lead Speech & Language Therapist – Neuro Rehab (Adults)

Active Care Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays pay

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Active Care Group is seeking a Lead Speech and Language Therapist for our Neuro services at Hothfield. You will lead specialist SLT care for adults with neurological conditions, guiding therapy from assessment to discharge in a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, policy development, and training of colleagues within a seven‑day service model. Weekend and bank holiday cover may be required with enhanced pay.

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience in neurorehabilitation settings.
• Formal supervision/line management experience.
• Specialist-level dysphagia competency (RCSLT framework).

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist SLT assessment and treatment for clients with complex neurological needs.
• Lead therapy programmes and supervise junior SLTs/assistants.
• Plan and coordinate communication therapy groups and discharge planning.
• Contribute to SLT policy development and service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical supervision

Dysphagia management

Job description

Active Care Group is seeking a Lead Speech and Language Therapist for our Neuro services at Hothfield. You will lead specialist SLT care for adults with neurological conditions, guiding therapy from assessment to discharge in a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, policy development, and training of colleagues within a seven‑day service model. Weekend and bank holiday cover may be required with enhanced pay.