Overview
Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. Active Neuro is transforming neurorehabilitation in the UK. We are looking for an exceptional Band 7 Lead Speech and Language Therapist to help drive that change, based at Hunters Moor in Birmingham. You’ll take a leading role in a collaborative, highly specialist team dedicated to helping people rebuild their communication, swallowing, and cognitive-communication skills following brain injury or neurological illness. This is an opportunity to lead, influence and innovate in an environment where every interaction matters and patient outcomes are shaped by your expertise.
Please note: this advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
About the organisation
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: 29 August 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £48,000 to £53,000 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 009250
Job locations: Hunters Moor Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, B28 8SR
Role and responsibilities
The role: As our Lead Speech and Language Therapist, you will:
* Deliver highly specialist SLT assessment and intervention for patients with complex physical, cognitive, communication and behavioural difficulties following neurological injury or illness
* Lead on the development and delivery of evidence-based therapy programmes, working collaboratively with the wider MDT to achieve the best outcomes for patients
* Independently plan, deliver and evaluate communication therapy groups, ensuring practice is innovative and patient-centred
* Uphold and model the highest standards of clinical care, ensuring practice reflects current national guidance and best practice
* Take responsibility as Key Worker where appropriate, driving joined-up goal-setting, therapy planning and discharge coordination
* Provide professional leadership, supervision and mentorship to junior SLTs and assistants, supporting their clinical development in line with ACG policy
* Take an active role in the induction, education and training of interdisciplinary team members
* Ensure compliance with professional codes of practice, governance frameworks and regulatory requirements
* Contribute to service development, policy implementation and quality improvement initiatives within SLT and across the wider therapy service
* Take responsibility for safeguarding within your practice — ensuring people are protected from harm, empowered to have a voice, and that their human rights are always upheld
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 Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials
* Recognition through Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
* Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
* Refer a Friend Scheme and earn up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
* Support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams to develop your career with Active Care Group
Qualifications and experience
Qualifications
* HCPC registration
Experience
* Previous experience in a neurorehabilitation setting and in dysphagia assessment and management
* Ability to supervise and mentor junior SLTs and assistants
* Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Employer details
Employer Active Care Group
Address Hunters Moor Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, B28 8SR
Employer website https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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