Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Active Care Group

The closing date is 06 April 2025

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.

Main duties of the job

Are you a passionate and experienced Specialist Speech and Language Therapist looking to make a real impact in neurological rehabilitation? We're seeking a committed professional to join our expert team on a part-time basis at Murdostoun Neurological Care Centre in North Lanarkshire.

Why Join Us?

We recently received a positive inspection report from the Care Inspectorate Scotland, highlighting significant improvements across various aspects of care and support. The unannounced inspection awarded us:

Very Good (5) for Leadership and Staff Competence & Development

Good (4) for Supporting Wellbeing, Facilities, and Personal Planning

Under the strong leadership of our management team, Murdostoun has transformed into a thriving environment that prioritises person-centred care, staff development, and community inclusion. Now is an exciting time to be part of our journey!

As a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, you will play a vital role in supporting adults with communication and swallowing disorders following acquired and traumatic brain injury. This position offers an opportunity to work within a skilled interdisciplinary team, providing high-quality, tailored therapy that truly enhances our residents lives.

Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

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.

Date posted

07 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,610 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

008311

Job locations

Murdostoun - Murdostoun Neurological Care Centre

Newmains

North Lanarkshire

ML2 9BY


Job description

Job responsibilities

What you'll be working:

This role is 22.5 hours per week. Ideally, the successful candidate will need to be on site on Tuesdays, but the remaining hours can be discussed and agreed.

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:

  • Deliver specialist assessment and treatment for patients with complex neurological communication and swallowing disorders, including appropriate referral for instrumental assessment (VF, FEES if applicable).
  • Develop and implement individualised treatment plans using evidence-based practice.
  • Provide training and support to patients, families, and the wider interdisciplinary team.
  • Play an active role in service development, clinical audits, and research.
  • Supervise and mentor junior SLTs, assistants, and students as required.
  • Keep people safe from any harm and protecting their human rights.

For more details on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description.

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 account
  • 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 description

Job responsibilities

What you'll be working:

This role is 22.5 hours per week. Ideally, the successful candidate will need to be on site on Tuesdays, but the remaining hours can be discussed and agreed.

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:

  • Deliver specialist assessment and treatment for patients with complex neurological communication and swallowing disorders, including appropriate referral for instrumental assessment (VF, FEES if applicable).
  • Develop and implement individualised treatment plans using evidence-based practice.
  • Provide training and support to patients, families, and the wider interdisciplinary team.
  • Play an active role in service development, clinical audits, and research.
  • Supervise and mentor junior SLTs, assistants, and students as required.
  • Keep people safe from any harm and protecting their human rights.

For more details on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description.

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 account
  • 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 Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC registration
  • Postgraduate dysphagia training

Experience

Essential

  • SLT experience within a neurorehabilitation setting
  • Experience of supervising students and/or SLT assistants
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC registration
  • Postgraduate dysphagia training

Experience

Essential

  • SLT experience within a neurorehabilitation setting
  • Experience of supervising students and/or SLT assistants

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

Murdostoun - Murdostoun Neurological Care Centre

Newmains

North Lanarkshire

ML2 9BY


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Murdostoun - Murdostoun Neurological Care Centre

Newmains

North Lanarkshire

ML2 9BY


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Partner - AHP

Kerry Childs

kerry.childs@activecaregroup.co.uk

Date posted

07 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,610 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

008311

Job locations

Murdostoun - Murdostoun Neurological Care Centre

Newmains

North Lanarkshire

ML2 9BY


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