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Come and join one of the UKs 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 and passionate Speech and Language Therapist looking for the next step in your career? Do you want to lead and shape specialist therapy services in a neurological rehabilitation setting? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!We are seeking a Lead Speech and Language Therapist (experience equivalent to Band 7) to join our multidisciplinary team at Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre. In this role, you will be supported by our Head of Therapies to lead and develop the SLT service, providing expert assessment and therapy to individuals with complex neurological conditions, including brain injury, stroke, and progressive neurological disorders. You will work closely with a skilled and supportive team of professionals, contributing to patient-centred rehabilitation plans that maximise communication and swallowing outcomes.This is an exciting opportunity to drive service improvements, provide clinical leadership, and support junior colleagues in their professional development. If you have a strong background in neurological rehabilitation, a commitment to evidence-based practice, and a passion for making a difference, we would love to hear from you!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:Carry out comprehensive Speech and Language Therapy assessments (standardised and non-standardised) and outcome measurement as an autonomous practitioner for patients with highly complex neurological presentations following acquired and traumatic brain injuryUse clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence-based practice to determine appropriate care pathways utilising specialist treatment skills and optionsDevelop and oversee the implementation and evaluation of individualised treatment programmes and goals and provide advice to the Speech and Language Therapy and wider inter-disciplinary teamDevelop comprehensive Speech and Language Therapy discharge plans, referring to and liaising with relevant community servicesAlways manage clinical risk within own caseload and support the clinical lead in managing clinical risk across the Speech and Language Therapy teamEnsure that qualified Speech and Language Therapy staff receive regular clinical supervision, annual appraisals and comprehensive personal development plansProvide clinical advice and support to the Speech and Language Therapy Team along with support staff and studentsAttend relevant local meetings that have a direct impact on the Speech and Language Therapy team e.g. Clinical Governance and Team MeetingsContribute to Centre based auditsThe post holder may be required to provide cover at our nearby Chislehurst site.Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rightsWhat you'll have:HCPC registrationPost graduate dysphagia trainingExtensive experience working within a neurorehabilitation settingAbility to independently manage a complex case loadExperience in supervising junior SLT team members, writing appraisals and action plansActive involvement in service development projectsSuccessful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBSWe also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer.What to look forward to:Free Lunch when on duty25 days plus bank holidaysBirthday offJoin the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunitiesActive Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shopFree 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer adviceA salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pensionAccess to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticiansWe recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programmeEnhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefitsRefer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to 1500 by recommending someone you knowand, 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 GroupJBRP1_UKTJ