Speech and Language Therapist

Active Care Group

  • Somerset Bristol Area
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.Are you a compassionate and motivated Speech and Language Therapist looking to begin or further develop your career in neurological rehabilitation? Join our dedicated multidisciplinary team at Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre, part of the Active Care Group, where we deliver specialist neurorehabilitation for people with acquired or traumatic brain injury and other neurological conditions.This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a service recognised for its person-centred approach and innovative programmes supporting communication and swallowing rehabilitation. Whether you're newly qualified or seeking to build specialist experience in a supportive and rewarding environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.Please note: This advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.What you'll be working:Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.What you'll be doing:As a Band 5 SLT, you will:
  • Support the assessment and treatment of adults with communication and swallowing difficulties
  • Deliver individual and group therapy sessions under supervision
  • Contribute to goal-setting and therapy planning in collaboration with the wider MDT
  • Be supported to develop skills in managing aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, cognitive-communication disorder, and dysphagia
  • Participate in supervision, reflective practice and training opportunities
  • Take an active role in service development and clinical discussions
  • Ensure that patient care is safe, effective, and in line with national guidelines
This is a developmental role with clear progression pathways and a strong focus on supervision and mentoring. You will work closely with Highly Specialist SLTs and benefit from regular learning opportunities and structured CPD.What you'll have:
  • HCPC registration
  • Experience from placements or previous work in neurological settings
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A passion for working with adults with acquired/traumatic brain injury
  • A willingness to learn and grow within a supportive team
  • Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS
We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer.What to look forward to:
  • 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
  • Active Reward App 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 account
  • 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

Active Care Group