Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking a dedicated Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join their team. This role focuses on delivering integrated, technology-enhanced rehabilitation for individuals with brain injuries and neurological conditions. The ideal candidate will have HCPC registration, experience in neurorehabilitation, and a commitment to person-centered care. Competitive benefits include 25 days annual leave, training opportunities, and health plans.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Active Learning Hub for training and development

Active Reward App for discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Aegon 5% matched pension

Medicash Health Plan access

Active Awards programme

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is essential.
• Experience in neurorehabilitation settings required.
• Ability to assess and deliver effective interventions.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage communication and swallowing disorders.
• Implement evidence-based therapy programmes.
• Supervise junior team members and contribute to their development.
• Participate in internal training programmes.

Skills

HCPC registration

Training in dysphagia management

Neurorehabilitation experience

Teamwork

Evidence-based interventions

Person-centered care

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.

Are you a passionate Specialist Speech and Language Therapist ready to make a real impact in neurorehabilitation?

Be part of something transformative. Active Neurothe newly launched specialist division of Active Care Groupis leading the way in reimagining neurorehabilitation in the UK. We're currently seeking a dedicated Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6 equivalent) to join our forward-thinking team at Nottingham Brain Injury and Neurological Care Centre.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering truly integrated, technology-enhanced, and outcome-focused care for individuals with acquired and traumatic brain injury and complex neurological conditions.

About Active Neuro

Active Neuro is setting new standards in specialist care for people with acquired and traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other complex neurological conditions. Backed by significant investment, we're blending clinical expertise, cutting-edge rehabilitation technology, and a 24/7 therapeutic model to create the most advanced neurorehabilitation pathway in the UK.

Our approach recognises that therapy isn't limited to set hoursevery interaction is a therapeutic opportunity. From early admission planning and structured inpatient programmes to seamless post-discharge support, every step of the patient journey is designed to be personalised, consistent, and goal-oriented.

At the core of our service is a strong Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), including consultants, nurses, therapists, psychologists, and rehabilitation assistants. Together, we deliver tailored interventions powered by shared outcome measures and real-time data from our smart rehabilitation technologies. Our clinicians are encouraged to be innovative, evidence-led, and fully involved in shaping service delivery.

We support both NHS ICB-funded and private patients, working with a diverse range of neurological needs and complexities.

If you're looking for a role where your clinical skills will be valued, your development supported, and your voice heardjoin us. Active Neuro isn't just growingwe're redefining what's possible in neurorehabilitation.

Apply now and be part of this groundbreaking journey.

The role:

• As our Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, you will:

• Provide specialist assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders in individuals with acquired brain injury and complex neurological conditions
• Devise and implement evidence-based therapy programmes, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes
• Maintain high standards of clinical care, aligned with national best practice guidelines and professional standards
• Act as a Key Worker, contributing to cohesive goal-setting, coordinated therapy planning, and smooth discharge processes
• Supervise and support junior team members, including therapy assistants and students, contributing to their development and clinical education
• Actively participate in internal training programmes, including staff induction, mandatory training, and multidisciplinary in-service sessions
• Adhere to all relevant professional codes of practice, regulatory standards, and organisational policies to ensure safe and ethical practice
• Contribute to service audits, clinical evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and outcomes
• Safeguard individuals, promoting their safety, wellbeing, and human rights at all times

About you:

For this role, we're looking for someone with the following:

• HCPC registration
• Training and competence in dysphagia management
• Previous experience of working in a neurorehabilitation setting
• Confidence in assessment, goal-setting, and delivering evidence-based interventions
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to delivering person-centred, outcome-driven care
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension

• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by 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