Active Care Group's Active Neuro is recruiting a senior speech and language therapist to work at Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, a neurorehabilitation service for adults. The post centres on specialist assessment and treatment of adults with complex neurological needs, and on leading evidence-based therapy and service development. It is a senior clinical role within a multidisciplinary team, combining case work, running communication groups and formally supervising less experienced SLTs and assistants. Applicants must be HCPC-registered and have prior neurorehabilitation experience.
What the job involves
- Provide specialist SLT assessment and treatment for clients with complex neurological needs
- Devise and implement evidence-led therapy programmes at specialist level, working in multidisciplinary collaboration
- Independently plan and lead communication therapy groups
- Maintain high standards of clinical care in line with national guidance
- Act as key worker for goal-setting, therapy coordination and discharge planning
- Formally supervise less experienced SLTs and assistants in line with ACG policy
- Take an active role in the induction and training of interdisciplinary team members
- Ensure codes of practice, regulations and HCPC registration requirements are upheld
- Contribute to implementing and reviewing SLT policy and service development initiatives
What’s required
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration as a speech and language therapist
Experience
- Previous experience in a neurorehabilitation setting
- Specialist-level dysphagia competency according to the RCSLT framework
- Formal supervision or line management experience
Skills & knowledge
- Strong communication, leadership and team-working skills
What’s offered
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a birthday off
- Salary sacrifice pension with 5% employer match (Aegon)
- Enhanced sick and maternity pay
- Training and development via the Active Learning Hub
- Benefits Hub discounts and savings
- 24-hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline and app
- Medicash health plan for employee and family
- Refer a Friend scheme paying up to £1,500
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
