Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Integrated Care System; Newmains; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading provider in complex care as a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, where you'll deliver assessments and treatments for adults with communication and swallowing disorders post-brain injury. This part-time role at Murdostoun Neurological Care Centre involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to enhance residents' lives through tailored therapy.

Benefits

Birthday leave

Access to Active Learning Hub training

Discounts via Active Reward App

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Salary sacrifice pension with Aegon (5% matched)

Medicash Health Plan for you and family

Recognition via Active Awards

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend scheme earning up to £1500

Support from clinical and leadership teams for career development

Qualifications

• Experience in neurorehabilitation SLT.
• Supervision of students or SLT assistants.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessments and treatments for neurological communication and swallowing disorders.
• Create and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and students.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Patient Support

Assessment and Treatment Planning

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care, employing over 4,000 staff. We offer opportunities for all experience levels.

Main duties of the job

Are you a passionate and experienced Specialist Speech and Language Therapist eager to impact neurological rehabilitation?

We seek a dedicated professional to join our team at Murdostoun Neurological Care Centre, North Lanarkshire, on a part-time basis.

Why Join Us?

We received a positive Care Inspectorate Scotland report, highlighting improvements in care and support:

• Very Good (5) for Leadership and Staff Competence & Development
• Good (4) for Supporting Wellbeing, Facilities, and Personal Planning

Under strong leadership, Murdostoun has become a hub of person-centered care, staff growth, and community inclusion. Now is an exciting time to join!

As a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, you will support adults with communication and swallowing disorders after brain injuries, working within a skilled interdisciplinary team to provide tailored therapy that enhances residents' lives.

Please note - this advert will close once sufficient applications are received.

About us

Active Care Group is a pioneering national provider of complex care, committed to better outcomes through clinical and therapeutic expertise. We support young people and adults with complex needs to lead more independent, fulfilling lives.

Job responsibilities

What you'll be working:

This role is 22.5 hours weekly. Ideally, on-site presence required on Tuesdays, with flexible hours for the rest.

We value work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible arrangements to suit your needs.

What you'll be doing:

• Deliver assessments and treatments for neurological communication and swallowing disorders, including referrals for instrumental assessments (VF, FEES).
• Create and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Provide training/support to patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Contribute to service development, audits, and research.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and students.
• Ensure safety and uphold human rights.

For detailed duties, see the attached job description.

What to look forward to:

• Birthday leave
• Access to Active Learning Hub training
• Discounts via Active Reward App
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary sacrifice pension with Aegon (5% matched)
• Medicash Health Plan for you and family
• Recognition via Active Awards
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay
• Refer a Friend scheme earning up to £1500
• Support from clinical and leadership teams for career development

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Neurorehabilitation SLT experience
• Supervising students or SLT assistants

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Post subject to DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Employer name

Active Care Group