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 leftJob 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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