Lead Speech and Language Therapist

NHS

  • Birmingham
  • £48,000-53,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.At Active Neuro, we're transforming neurorehabilitation in the UK and were looking for an exceptional Band 7 Lead Speech and Language Therapist to help drive that change.Based at Hunters Moor in Birmingham, you'll take a leading role in a collaborative, highly specialist team dedicated to helping people rebuild their communication, swallowing, and cognitive-communication skills following brain injury or neurological illness.This is more than a job its an opportunity to lead, influence and innovate in an environment where every interaction matters, your expertise shapes service delivery, and you directly impact patient outcomes.Main duties of the jobAbout Active NeuroAt Active Neuro, we bring together:Specialist clinical expertise across a highly skilled multidisciplinary teamCutting-edge rehabilitation technology that supports data-driven therapyA 24/7 therapeutic approach, ensuring every moment supports recoveryOur patients include individuals with acquired and traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and complex neurological conditions.We deliver seamless rehabilitation journeys from pre-admission planning to inpatient treatment, through to supported community reintegration.As Lead SLT, you'll play a vital part in shaping our SLT service, mentoring colleagues, driving innovation in practice, and ensuring excellence across all areas of care.We're raising the standard for rehabilitation outcomes, patient experience, and professional collaboration. Step into a leadership role where your skills will make the biggest difference - apply today.Please note - this advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.About usActive 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.DetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£48,000 to £53,000 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number009250Job locationsHunters Moor Neurological Rehabilitation CentreBirminghamWest MidlandsB28 8SRJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe role:As our Lead Speech and Language Therapist, you will:Deliver highly specialist SLT assessment and intervention for patients with complex physical, cognitive, communication and behavioural difficulties following neurological injury or illnessLead on the development and delivery of evidence-based therapy programmes, working collaboratively with the wider MDT to achieve the best outcomes for patientsIndependently plan, deliver and evaluate communication therapy groups, ensuring practice is innovative and patient-centredUphold and model the highest standards of clinical care, ensuring practice reflects current national guidance and best practiceTake responsibility as Key Worker where appropriate, driving joined-up goal-setting, therapy planning and discharge coordinationProvide professional leadership, supervision and mentorship to junior SLTs and assistants, supporting their clinical development in line with ACG policyTake an active role in the induction, education and training of interdisciplinary team membersEnsure compliance with professional codes of practice, governance frameworks and regulatory requirementsContribute to service development, policy implementation and quality improvement initiatives within SLT and across the wider therapy serviceTake responsibility for safeguarding within your practice - ensuring people are protected from harm, empowered to have a voice, and that their human rights are always upheldWhat 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
  • 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
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe role:As our Lead Speech and Language Therapist, you will:Deliver highly specialist SLT assessment and intervention for patients with complex physical, cognitive, communication and behavioural difficulties following neurological injury or illnessLead on the development and delivery of evidence-based therapy programmes, working collaboratively with the wider MDT to achieve the best outcomes for patientsIndependently plan, deliver and evaluate communication therapy groups, ensuring practice is innovative and patient-centredUphold and model the highest standards of clinical care, ensuring practice reflects current national guidance and best practiceTake responsibility as Key Worker where appropriate, driving joined-up goal-setting, therapy planning and discharge coordinationProvide professional leadership, supervision and mentorship to junior SLTs and assistants, supporting their clinical development in line with ACG policyTake an active role in the induction, education and training of interdisciplinary team membersEnsure compliance with professional codes of practice, governance frameworks and regulatory requirementsContribute to service development, policy implementation and quality improvement initiatives within SLT and across the wider therapy serviceTake responsibility for safeguarding within your practice - ensuring people are protected from harm, empowered to have a voice, and that their human rights are always upheldWhat 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
  • 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
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • HCPC registration
ExperienceEssential
  • Previous experience of working in a neurorehabilitation setting and in dysphagia assessment and management
  • The ability to supervise and mentor junior SLTs and assistants
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • HCPC registration
ExperienceEssential
  • Previous experience of working in a neurorehabilitation setting and in dysphagia assessment and management
  • The ability to supervise and mentor junior SLTs and assistants
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

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