Lead Speech and Language Therapist

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.Active Neuro, the specialist neurorehabilitation division of Active Care Group, is transforming how adults with neurological injuries and complex needs are supported across the UK. We are seeking a Lead Speech and Language Therapist (equivalent to Band 7) to join our team at Nottingham Brain Injury and Neurological Care Centre, delivering expert, person-centred care for clients with acquired or traumatic brain injury and complex neurological conditions.As Lead SLT, you will combine expert clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, shaping the delivery of person-centred neurorehabilitation. You'll have the autonomy to influence service development, clinical pathways, and innovative approaches to therapyhelping our clients achieve meaningful, long-term goals, from communicating with loved ones and enjoying meals safely, to regaining confidence in their voice and identity.Why join Active Neuro as Lead SLTLeadership and influenceTake a leading role in developing and guiding the SLT service, mentoring colleagues, and shaping best practice across the centre.Varied and specialist caseloadsWork with adults with disorders of consciousness, cognitive-communication difficulties, dysphagia, aphasia, progressive neurological conditions, and complex presentations.Innovative tools and approachesCollaborate with a multidisciplinary team using advanced rehab technology such as Luna, Exo Motus, and Arm Motus, delivering integrated and creative therapy solutions.Continuity of care across pathwaysLead the expansion of outpatient services, ensuring person-centred care continues beyond discharge and influencing new service models.Professional development and CPDAccess tailored CPD opportunities in areas such as dysphagia management, AAC, cognition and communication rehab, tracheostomy competence, neuropsychologically-informed practice, and leadership skills.Collaborative, cross-divisional workingEngage with case management teams, care-in-the-home services, and SLT colleagues across the Active Neuro network.Networking and partnershipsRepresent the service in partnerships with organisations such as Headway, the Spinal Injuries Association, and other professional forums, influencing the wider neurorehabilitation landscape.If you are a Speech and Language Therapist ready to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of neurorehabilitation and help clients achieve their goals as part of a pioneering service.Please note - this advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.The role:As our Lead Speech and Language Therapist, you will:Deliver highly specialist SLT assessment and intervention for clients with complex physical, cognitive, communication, and behavioural needs following neurological injury or illness. Lead the development and delivery of evidence-based therapy programmes, working collaboratively with the wider MDT to achieve the best outcomes for clients. Independently plan, deliver, and evaluate communication therapy groups, ensuring practice is innovative and client-centred. Uphold and model the highest standards of clinical care, ensuring practice reflects current national guidance and best practice. Act as Key Worker where appropriate, driving coordinated goal-setting, therapy planning, and discharge preparation. Provide professional leadership, supervision, and mentorship to junior SLTs and therapy assistants, supporting their clinical development in line with ACG policy. Take an active role in the induction, education, and training of interdisciplinary team members. Ensure compliance with professional codes of practice, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements. Contribute to service development, policy implementation, and quality improvement initiatives within SLT and across the wider therapy service. Take responsibility for safeguarding within your practiceensuring clients are protected from harm, empowered to have a voice, and that their human rights are always upheld. About you:We're looking for an experienced, compassionate leader with the following:HCPC registration Clinical competence in dysphagia management and communication disorders following neurological injury or illness Significant post-qualification experience within neurorehabilitation or complex care settings Proven ability to lead service delivery, including supervising, mentoring, and developing junior SLTs and therapy assistants Confidence in specialist assessment, complex case management, and formulation of individualised therapy plans Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and guide best practice across the MDT Commitment to evidence-based, person-centred care and to driving quality improvement and innovation within the service 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 theActive Learning Huband benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities Benefits Hubg iving discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24 hour confidentialEmployee Assistance Programme Helpline & Appto support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A salary sacrificeAegon 5% matched pension Access to join aMedicash Health Planfor you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstandingActive Behavioursvia theActive Awardsprogramme Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a FriendSchemeand earn yourself up to£1500by 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 GroupTPBN1_UKTJ