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Main duties of the job
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!
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
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.
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. 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.
We provide a travel allowance for this role of up to £2000 per year.
What you'll be doing:
1. Provide assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders
2. Devise evidence-led therapy programmes at a specialist level, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary working
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. Participate in internal training (induction, mandatory training, MDT in-service)
6. Ensure all relevant codes of practice and regulations are upheld
7. Participate in service delivery audit and quality improvement initiatives
8. Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights
What to look forward to:
* 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
* A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
* Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family
* 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
* HCPC registration
Experience
* 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
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.
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