Lead Speech and Language Therapist
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Active Care Group Lead Speech and Language Therapist
The closing date is 22 November 2026
Job summary
Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
Main duties of the job
Active Neuro at Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre is seeking an experienced Lead Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and highly skilled multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity for a specialist SLT to deliver expert care to adults with neurological conditions resulting from injury, illness or disease, supporting clients with physical, cognitive and communication difficulties in a well-established neurorehabilitation service.
You'll have the chance to make a real and visible difference to our clients recovery and quality of life while working alongside experienced clinicians in a collaborative and supportive environment.
In this senior role, you will lead therapy initiatives and play an active part in service development, while providing high-quality, evidence-led interventions.
If you are an experienced SLT seeking a rewarding and engaging senior role, we would love to hear from you.
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
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£51,256 to £56,009 a year pro rata for part-time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
L0042-26-0237
Job locations
Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre
Hothfield
Kent
TN26 1AZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide specialist SLT assessment and treatment for clients with complex neurological needs.
- Devise and implement evidence-led therapy programmes at a specialist level, emphasising multidisciplinary collaboration to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Independently plan and lead communication therapy groups.
- Maintain high standards of clinical care in line with national guidance.
- Undertake key worker duties, ensuring cohesive goal-setting, therapy coordination, and discharge planning.
- Formally supervise less experienced SLTs and assistants in line with ACG policy.
- Take an active role in the induction and training of other members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT).
- Ensure all relevant codes of practice, regulations, and HCPC registration requirements are upheld.
- Contribute to the implementation and review of SLT policy and service development initiatives.
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
- Benefits Hub 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
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide specialist SLT assessment and treatment for clients with complex neurological needs.
- Devise and implement evidence-led therapy programmes at a specialist level, emphasising multidisciplinary collaboration to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Independently plan and lead communication therapy groups.
- Maintain high standards of clinical care in line with national guidance.
- Undertake key worker duties, ensuring cohesive goal-setting, therapy coordination, and discharge planning.
- Formally supervise less experienced SLTs and assistants in line with ACG policy.
- Take an active role in the induction and training of other members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT).
- Ensure all relevant codes of practice, regulations, and HCPC registration requirements are upheld.
- Contribute to the implementation and review of SLT policy and service development initiatives.
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
- Benefits Hub 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 Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a neurorehabilitation setting.
- Specialist-level dysphagia competency according to the RCSLT framework.
- Formal supervision/line management experience.
- Strong communication, leadership, and team-working skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a neurorehabilitation setting.
- Specialist-level dysphagia competency according to the RCSLT framework.
- Formal supervision/line management experience.
- Strong communication, leadership, and team-working skills.
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
Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre
Hothfield
Kent
TN26 1AZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Active Care Group
Address
Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre
Hothfield
Kent
TN26 1AZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Talent Acquisition Partner - AHP
Kerry Childs
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£51,256 to £56,009 a year pro rata for part-time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
L0042-26-0237
Job locations
Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre
Hothfield
Kent
TN26 1AZ
United Kingdom
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