Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
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Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our team at Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre.
About us
Active 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.
Job responsibilities
At Active Care Group, we believe that recovery is more than just a physical process—it's about rediscovering the passions that define us. Take Andrew, for example. After suffering an Acute Ischaemic Stroke, his future as an artist and tutor seemed uncertain. But through the compassionate care and support he received at Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre, Andrew not only regained his strength but also reignited his love for art, even holding an exhibition on the ward. His journey culminated in ringing the Recovery Bell, symbolising his triumph over adversity.
If you’re passionate about helping individuals like Andrew reclaim their lives and identities, we invite you to join our team. At Active Care Group, we empower our therapists to deliver patient-centred, innovative care. Your expertise and ideas are not just welcomed—they're vital to helping our patients succeed.
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:
1. Provide assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders
2. Devise evidence-led therapy programmes for patients at a specialist level, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary working to achieve the best outcomes for our patients
3. Maintain high standards of clinical care in line with national guidance for excellence
4. Named Therapist duties to ensure cohesive goal-setting and therapy and coordinating discharge
5. Develop your skills in clinical supervision and informal mentoring of Speech and Language Therapy assistants and students
6. Participate in internal training (induction, mandatory training, MDT in-service)
7. Ensure all relevant codes of practice and regulations are upheld
8. Participate in service delivery audit and quality improvement initiatives
9. Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights
What to look forward to:
1. Free lunch when on duty
2. Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e-learning and face-to-face training and development opportunities
3. Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
4. Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
5. A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension account
6. 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
7. We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
8. Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
9. Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
10. ……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 Specification
Qualifications
* HCPC registration
Experience
* Previous experience of working in a neurorehabilitation setting
* Experience in working with aphasia, cognitive communication disorder, and dysphagia
* Specialist level dysphagia competency on RCSLT framework
* Ability to motivate patients over long periods
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Active Care Group
Address
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