Locum Speech and Language Therapist

Active Care Group; York; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Active Care Group is seeking a qualified Locum Speech and Language Therapist for a 6-month fixed term position at the Woodlands Neurological Rehabilitation Centre in York. The role offers an opportunity to work within a specialized interdisciplinary team, focusing on high-quality patient care and rehabilitation goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in neurorehabilitation.
• Experience with aphasia, cognitive communication, dysarthria, apraxia, and dysphagia.
• Specialist dysphagia competency.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage communication and swallowing disorders.
• Devise evidence-based therapy programs.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and students.

Skills

Motivational skills

Communication skills

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

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Locum Speech and Language Therapist, York

Client: Active Care Group

Location: York, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d16b6ff0a373

Job Views: 46

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

We are excited to present a fantastic opportunity for a locum Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly therapy team at Woodlands Neurological Rehabilitation Centre in York, on a 6-month fixed term contract from July 2024.

Woodlands is a specialist Level 2 neurorehabilitation facility, rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission. Surrounded by mature woodlands, we support up to 26 patients with acquired brain injury, traumatic brain injury, severe neurological conditions, complex stroke, and spinal cord injury. We are part of the Active Care Group Neuro Network, focusing on clinical expertise, innovation, and technology to meet patients’ rehabilitation goals.

The interdisciplinary team, led by a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine, provides high-quality neurological rehabilitation, assessments, behavioral management, and complex disability assessments for adults.

If you are a qualified Speech and Language Therapist seeking to utilize and develop skills in a neurorehabilitation setting, we want to hear from you!

For questions or to arrange an informal visit, contact us at 01904 430600.

What you'll be working:

Standard hours are Monday to Friday, but we offer flexibility to support work-life balance.

What you'll be doing:

• Assess and manage communication and swallowing disorders
• Devise evidence-based therapy programs with multidisciplinary collaboration
• Maintain high standards of clinical care
• Perform named therapist duties and coordinate discharge
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and students
• Participate in training and audits
• Ensure compliance with regulations and safeguard patients

What you'll have:

• HCPC registration
• Experience in neurorehabilitation
• Experience with aphasia, cognitive communication, dysarthria, apraxia, and dysphagia
• Specialist dysphagia competency
• Motivational skills and ability to work with long-term patients
• Enhanced DBS clearance

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities and are a Disability Confident employer.