Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Come and join one of the UKs largest providers in

complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your

experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Active Neuro, our specialist division of Active Care Group,

is transforming neurorehabilitation in the UK. We are looking for an

experienced and motivated Senior Speech and Language Therapist to join

our team at The Laurels in Lincoln, working part-time, two days per week.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language

Therapist with experience in neurological rehabilitation to take ownership of

the Speech and Language Therapy service, delivering high-quality,

person-centred care to individuals with complex communication and swallowing

needs.

The part-time nature of this role offers excellent

flexibility, providing an opportunity to balance professional and personal

commitments, complement an existing role or maintain a varied portfolio career,

while continuing to make a meaningful contribution to a specialist

rehabilitation service.

Working autonomously, you will manage a specialist caseload,

undertaking assessments, developing individualised treatment plans and

delivering evidence-based interventions. You will also play a key role within

the multidisciplinary team (MDT), providing specialist advice, contributing to

service development and supporting colleagues to ensure the best possible

outcomes for those in our care.

If you are a passionate Senior Speech and Language Therapist

with a background in neurological rehabilitation and are looking to develop

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

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£50,000 a year

pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

L0042-26-0216

Job locations

Sheridan Close

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN2 4JX

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a specialist caseload,

undertaking comprehensive assessments and developing, implementing and

reviewing individualised treatment plans.

• Deliver evidence-based interventions for

individuals with complex neurological conditions, including aphasia, cognitive

communication disorders, dysarthria, apraxia and dysphagia.

• Assess and manage eating, drinking and

communication needs, ensuring recommendations are clearly communicated to

patients, families, carers and the wider MDT.

• Take responsibility for the development and

management of the Speech and Language Therapy service, identifying

opportunities to improve clinical practice and service delivery.

• Work collaboratively within the MDT, providing

specialist advice, guidance and training to colleagues to support holistic

rehabilitation.

• Contribute to the development of clinical

policies, guidelines and service improvements, ensuring practice remains

evidence-based and in line with professional standards.

• Monitor clinical outcomes, participate in audits

and maintain accurate and timely clinical records.

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a specialist caseload,

undertaking comprehensive assessments and developing, implementing and

reviewing individualised treatment plans.

• Deliver evidence-based interventions for

individuals with complex neurological conditions, including aphasia, cognitive

communication disorders, dysarthria, apraxia and dysphagia.

• Assess and manage eating, drinking and

communication needs, ensuring recommendations are clearly communicated to

patients, families, carers and the wider MDT.

• Take responsibility for the development and

management of the Speech and Language Therapy service, identifying

opportunities to improve clinical practice and service delivery.

• Work collaboratively within the MDT, providing

specialist advice, guidance and training to colleagues to support holistic

rehabilitation.

• Contribute to the development of clinical

policies, guidelines and service improvements, ensuring practice remains

evidence-based and in line with professional standards.

• Monitor clinical outcomes, participate in audits

and maintain accurate and timely clinical records.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• Post-qualification experience in neurological rehabilitation and managing complex communication and swallowing needs.
• Confident working autonomously, managing your own caseload and taking responsibility for the development of the Speech and Language Therapy service.
• Experience working with individuals with aphasia, cognitive communication disorders, dysarthria, apraxia and dysphagia.
• Strong clinical assessment, reasoning and treatment planning skills, with a person-centred, goal-focused approach.
• Knowledge of complex neurological conditions, rehabilitation techniques and evidence-based practice.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and manage competing clinical priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to provide specialist advice, guidance and training to the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, outcome measures, research and audit processes.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with a commitment to reflective practice and continuous professional development.
• A flexible, proactive approach and the ability to motivate individuals throughout their rehabilitation journey.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• Post-qualification experience in neurological rehabilitation and managing complex communication and swallowing needs.
• Confident working autonomously, managing your own caseload and taking responsibility for the development of the Speech and Language Therapy service.
• Experience working with individuals with aphasia, cognitive communication disorders, dysarthria, apraxia and dysphagia.
• Strong clinical assessment, reasoning and treatment planning skills, with a person-centred, goal-focused approach.
• Knowledge of complex neurological conditions, rehabilitation techniques and evidence-based practice.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and manage competing clinical priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to provide specialist advice, guidance and training to the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, outcome measures, research and audit processes.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with a commitment to reflective practice and continuous professional development.
• A flexible, proactive approach and the ability to motivate individuals throughout their rehabilitation journey.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Sheridan Close

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN2 4JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Sheridan Close

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN2 4JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a specialist caseload,

undertaking comprehensive assessments and developing, implementing and

reviewing individualised treatment plans.

• Deliver evidence-based interventions for

individuals with complex neurological conditions, including aphasia, cognitive

communication disorders, dysarthria, apraxia and dysphagia.

• Assess and manage eating, drinking and

communication needs, ensuring recommendations are clearly communicated to

patients, families, carers and the wider MDT.

• Take responsibility for the development and

management of the Speech and Language Therapy service, identifying

opportunities to improve clinical practice and service delivery.

• Work collaboratively within the MDT, providing

specialist advice, guidance and training to colleagues to support holistic

rehabilitation.

• Contribute to the development of clinical

policies, guidelines and service improvements, ensuring practice remains

evidence-based and in line with professional standards.

• Monitor clinical outcomes, participate in audits

and maintain accurate and timely clinical records.

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• Post-qualification experience in neurological rehabilitation and managing complex communication and swallowing needs.
• Confident working autonomously, managing your own caseload and taking responsibility for the development of the Speech and Language Therapy service.
• Experience working with individuals with aphasia, cognitive communication disorders, dysarthria, apraxia and dysphagia.
• Strong clinical assessment, reasoning and treatment planning skills, with a person-centred, goal-focused approach.
• Knowledge of complex neurological conditions, rehabilitation techniques and evidence-based practice.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and manage competing clinical priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to provide specialist advice, guidance and training to the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, outcome measures, research and audit processes.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with a commitment to reflective practice and continuous professional development.
• A flexible, proactive approach and the ability to motivate individuals throughout their rehabilitation journey.