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Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Active Care Group

Lincoln, LN2 4JXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£50,000

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

29 October 2026

10 days left

Job description

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

This is an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language

Therapist with experience in neurological rehabilitation to take ownership of

the Speech and Language Therapy service, delivering high-quality,

person-centred care to individuals with complex communication and swallowing

needs.

The part-time nature of this role offers excellent

flexibility, providing an opportunity to balance professional and personal

commitments, complement an existing role or maintain a varied portfolio career,

while continuing to make a meaningful contribution to a specialist

rehabilitation service.

Working autonomously, you will manage a specialist caseload,

undertaking assessments, developing individualised treatment plans and

delivering evidence-based interventions. You will also play a key role within

the multidisciplinary team (MDT), providing specialist advice, contributing to

service development and supporting colleagues to ensure the best possible

outcomes for those in our care.

If you are a passionate Senior Speech and Language Therapist

with a background in neurological rehabilitation and are looking to develop

your career within a specialist setting, we would love to hear from you.

Independently manage a specialist caseload,

undertaking comprehensive assessments and developing, implementing and

reviewing individualised treatment plans.

Deliver evidence-based interventions for

individuals with complex neurological conditions, including aphasia, cognitive

communication disorders, dysarthria, apraxia and dysphagia.

Assess and manage eating, drinking and

communication needs, ensuring recommendations are clearly communicated to

patients, families, carers and the wider MDT.

Take responsibility for the development and

management of the Speech and Language Therapy service, identifying

opportunities to improve clinical practice and service delivery.

Work collaboratively within the MDT, providing

specialist advice, guidance and training to colleagues to support holistic

rehabilitation.

Contribute to the development of clinical

policies, guidelines and service improvements, ensuring practice remains

evidence-based and in line with professional standards.

Monitor clinical outcomes, participate in audits

and maintain accurate and timely clinical records.

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Qualifications

Essential: - HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

  • Post-qualification experience in neurological rehabilitation and managing complex communication and swallowing needs.
  • Confident working autonomously, managing your own caseload and taking responsibility for the development of the Speech and Language Therapy service.
  • Experience working with individuals with aphasia, cognitive communication disorders, dysarthria, apraxia and dysphagia.
  • Strong clinical assessment, reasoning and treatment planning skills, with a person-centred, goal-focused approach.
  • Knowledge of complex neurological conditions, rehabilitation techniques and evidence-based practice.
  • The ability to work independently, use initiative and manage competing clinical priorities effectively.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to provide specialist advice, guidance and training to the wider multidisciplinary team.
  • Knowledge of clinical governance, outcome measures, research and audit processes.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills, with a commitment to reflective practice and continuous professional development.
  • A flexible, proactive approach and the ability to motivate individuals throughout their rehabilitation journey.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

1 October 2026

Last checked

5 October 2026

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About the employer

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