Lead Speech & Language Therapist – Neuro Rehab Leader

NR Times; Nottingham; Hybride; GBP 45 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Active Learning Hub training & develop

Benefits Hub discounts

EAP support 24/7

Pension salary sacrifice 5%

Medicash Health Plan

Active Awards programme

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend up to £1500

Résumé du poste

Active Care Group’s Nottingham Brain Injury and Neurological Care Centre is recruiting a Lead Speech and Language Therapist to shape the delivery of SLT services for adults with complex neurological needs.

This senior role combines a clinical caseload with service development, clinical governance and line management of therapy assistants within a multidisciplinary team. HCPC registration and neurorehabilitation expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and active practicing status.
• Clinical competence in dysphagia and communication disorders after neurological injury.
• Significant post-qualification experience in neurorehabilitation or complex care.
• Experience supervising or developing therapy assistants or junior colleagues.
• Confidence in specialist assessment, complex case management and therapy formulation.
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills to influence MDT practice.
• Commitment to evidence-based, person-centred care and quality improvement.
• Enhanced DBS may be required.

Responsabilités

• Deliver highly specialist SLT assessment and interventions for adults with complex needs after neurological injury.
• Assess and manage complex communication and swallowing difficulties with tailored treatment plans.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate communication therapy groups; ensure meaningful outcomes.
• Collaborate with the MDT to influence rehabilitation planning and shared goals.
• Act as Key Worker where appropriate; support discharge planning and transitions.
• Provide clinical supervision and line management to therapy assistants.
• Share specialist knowledge through MDT training and collaborative work.
• Contribute to governance, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

Connaissances

HCPC registration

Dysphagia management

Neurorehabilitation

Therapy supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Leadership / staff development

Description du poste

Active Care Group’s Nottingham Brain Injury and Neurological Care Centre is recruiting a Lead Speech and Language Therapist to shape the delivery of SLT services for adults with complex neurological needs.

This senior role combines a clinical caseload with service development, clinical governance and line management of therapy assistants within a multidisciplinary team. HCPC registration and neurorehabilitation expertise are essential.