Senior Speech and Language Therapist

• 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

• 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
• Benefits Hub 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

Essential

• Significant 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.