Therapy Lead: Stroke & Neuro Rehab Leader

Kent Community Health Nhs Foundation Trust; Chestfield; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for service development

Job summary

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Therapy Lead to support frontline NHS teams in delivering excellent patient care within the community. The role focuses on stroke and neurological rehabilitation, with emphasis on leadership of a multidisciplinary team.

You will hold a Degree or diploma in Speech and Language Therapy with HCPC registration; NHS experience is valued but not essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Speech and Language Therapy and current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Significant post-registration experience, including substantial senior experience in stroke or neurological rehabilitation and independent management of complex communication and swallowing disorders.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team and prioritise competing clinical and operational demands.

Responsibilities

• Support frontline NHS teams to deliver excellent patient care in the community.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision within the speech and language therapy service.
• Contribute to service development and audit to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Stroke rehabilitation

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Education

SLT degree

Tools

FEES

Videofluoroscopy

Job description

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Therapy Lead to support frontline NHS teams in delivering excellent patient care within the community. The role focuses on stroke and neurological rehabilitation, with emphasis on leadership of a multidisciplinary team.

You will hold a Degree or diploma in Speech and Language Therapy with HCPC registration; NHS experience is valued but not essential.