Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

TN United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Northampton

Client: Active Care Group

Location: Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

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 an experienced, compassionate Speech and Language Therapist looking for a unique and varied role? Join our team and make a real difference across our residential services in Northamptonshire and Leicestershire!

Loyd House: Located near the picturesque Abington Park in Northamptonshire, Loyd House offers specialist rehabilitation and management of neurological conditions. Our multidisciplinary team (MDT) supports 17 residents, with a four-bedroom transitional living unit for those moving towards more independent living.

Christchurch View: Close to Loyd House, Christchurch View provides a pathway from post-acute rehabilitation to specialist community-based transitional rehabilitation for up to 18 adults.

Kingly Terrace: Set in a detached period property in Rushden, Northamptonshire, Kingly Terrace is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We provide exceptional support for 12 adults with acquired brain injury or neurological conditions.

Park House: Situated adjacent to Bedford Park, Park House offers specialist neurological rehabilitation, support, and care for 14 residents.

Kingly House & Kingly Croft: Located in Leicestershire, our highly trained team supports a total of 23 residents across both services.

As a Speech and Language Therapist within our team, you will play a vital role in providing assessment, intervention, and support to our residents. Your expertise will contribute to the holistic care approach we offer.

If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply!

What you'll be working:

Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and these will be split between the sites as follows:

1 day at Kingly Terrace, 1 day at Kingly House/Croft, 2 days at Park House, and ad-hoc cover at Loyd House & Christchurch View depending on service need.

We are offering a £2,000 per annum travel allowance to support commuting costs, along with additional mileage reimbursement for travel between sites if required.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders
• Devise evidence-led therapy programmes at a specialist level
• Maintain high standards of clinical care in line with national guidance
• Named Therapist duties to ensure cohesive goal-setting and therapy
• Participate in internal training
• Ensure all relevant codes of practice and regulations are upheld
• Participate in service delivery audit and quality improvement initiatives
• Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights

What you'll have:

• HCPC registration
• Previous experience of working in a neurorehabilitation setting
• Experience in working with aphasia, cognitive communication disorder, dysarthria, apraxia, and dysphagia is essential
• Specialist level dysphagia competency on RCSLT framework
• Ability to motivate patients over short & long periods
• 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 support this, we are a Disability Confident employer.

What to look forward to:

• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub for training opportunities
• Active Reward App for discounts on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App
• A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme for up to £1500
• Support from our qualified clinical and business leadership teams