NHS
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
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Job Description
- Req#: L0042-25-0189?language=en&page=685&sort=publicationDateDesc
- HCPC registration
- Specialist level dysphagia competency on RCSLT framework
- Previous experience of working in a neurorehabilitation setting
- Experience in working with aphasia, cognitive communication disorder, dysarthria, apraxia, and dysphagia is essential
- Ability to motivate patients over short & long periods
- HCPC registration
- Specialist level dysphagia competency on RCSLT framework
- Previous experience of working in a neurorehabilitation setting
- Experience in working with aphasia, cognitive communication disorder, dysarthria, apraxia, and dysphagia is essential
- Ability to motivate patients over short & long periods
Job summary
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!
Main duties of the job
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, ensuring that individuals receive comprehensive support tailored to their unique needs.
If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply and join us in our mission to help our residents lead their best lives!
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.
Details
Date posted
15 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£48,296 a year plus £2000 per year travel allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
008666
Job locations
Northampton - Christchurch View
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN1 5LL
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
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.
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. The proximity to local shops and the park provides residents with ample social, occupational, and educational opportunities, making it an ideal setting for neurorehabilitation.
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. We are dedicated to making every person we support feel safe, happy, and empowered, helping them live their best life possible.
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. Our team’s compassionate, person-centred care focuses on developing therapeutic relationships, supporting residents’ recovery preferences, needs, and aspirations.
Park House – Situated adjacent to Bedford Park, Park House offers specialist neurological rehabilitation, support, and care for 14 residents. We focus on person-centred, evidence-based rehabilitation care plans to maximise independence and recovery, with easy access to the park’s lush surroundings and recreational opportunities.
Kingly House & Kingly Croft – Located in Leicestershire, our highly trained team supports a total of 23 residents across both services, helping them develop skills and gain independence. Kingly House has 17 bedrooms, while Kingly Croft is a small-by-design service focusing on the rehabilitation goals of up to six 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, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.
What you'll be doing:
Provide assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders
Devise evidence-led therapy programmes at a specialist level, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary working to achieve the best outcomes for our patients
Maintain high standards of clinical care in line with national guidance for excellence
Key Worker duties to ensure cohesive goal-setting and therapy and coordinating discharge
Participate in internal training (induction, mandatory training, MDT in-service)
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 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 responsibilities
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.
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. The proximity to local shops and the park provides residents with ample social, occupational, and educational opportunities, making it an ideal setting for neurorehabilitation.
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. We are dedicated to making every person we support feel safe, happy, and empowered, helping them live their best life possible.
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. Our team’s compassionate, person-centred care focuses on developing therapeutic relationships, supporting residents’ recovery preferences, needs, and aspirations.
Park House – Situated adjacent to Bedford Park, Park House offers specialist neurological rehabilitation, support, and care for 14 residents. We focus on person-centred, evidence-based rehabilitation care plans to maximise independence and recovery, with easy access to the park’s lush surroundings and recreational opportunities.
Kingly House & Kingly Croft – Located in Leicestershire, our highly trained team supports a total of 23 residents across both services, helping them develop skills and gain independence. Kingly House has 17 bedrooms, while Kingly Croft is a small-by-design service focusing on the rehabilitation goals of up to six 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, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.
What you'll be doing:
Provide assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders
Devise evidence-led therapy programmes at a specialist level, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary working to achieve the best outcomes for our patients
Maintain high standards of clinical care in line with national guidance for excellence
Key Worker duties to ensure cohesive goal-setting and therapy and coordinating discharge
Participate in internal training (induction, mandatory training, MDT in-service)
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 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 SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
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 details
Employer name
Active Care Group
Address
Northampton - Christchurch View
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN1 5LL
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Active Care Group
Address
Northampton - Christchurch View
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN1 5LL
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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