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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. We are excited to present a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Speech and Language Therapist (experience equivalent to Band 8a) to join our supportive therapy team at the well sought-after Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit in London. Located in trendy South East London, 10 minutes-walk away from the pretty cafes and boutiques of Greenwich, the unit has a 19-bed Level 1 Highly Specialist Cognitive-Behavioural ward and a Level 2 Neurorehabilitation ward with 18 beds. Both wards provide specialist treatment to patients with physical and cognitive impairments resulting from an acquired / traumatic brain injury. You will work as part of an enthusiastic, supportive, and experienced multidisciplinary team (neurology, neuropsychiatry, neuropsychology, nursing, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, social workers) ensuring effective delivery of a highly specialist SLT service. The Blackheath Brain Injury Unit is a renowned centre for complex neurorehabilitation and is part of the Active Care Group Neuro Network (consisting of 25 sites nationally) which has a focus on the use of clinical expertise, innovation, and technology to meet patients' expectations of their rehabilitation goals. There is a strong ethos of patient-centred high-quality care which drives clinical and administrative decision-making. There have been exciting new renovations to the wards and value is placed on staff wellbeing. As part of our commitment to the continuing professional development of our team, we offer support and funding towards postgraduate training. If you are passionate about neurological rehabilitation, delivering high-quality patient care and enjoy working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, we want 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: Lead and manage the Speech and Language team, ensuring effective delivery of the highly specialist SLT service. Plan and prioritise a complex clinical caseload. Provide advanced specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment and treatment of communication and swallowing. Take a lead role in diagnosis, problem formulation and planning of rehabilitation programmes within the MDT. Provide intervention as part of an MDT approach and lead and implement MDT service developments. Evaluate effectiveness of interventions using valid and reliable outcome measures and adherence to UKROC Database measures Ensure effective and timely communication at all levels (with patients, families, the MDT and external agencies). Develop and deliver in-service education and training programme for the wider MDT. Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights. As a member of the senior management team, you will promote a culture of openness and responsiveness to the views of patients and relatives, a philosophy of person-centred care and recovery, and an ethos of positive learning from incidents within a high performing service. What you'll have: HCPC registration Postgraduate dysphagia training At least 2 years' experience of working at Band 7 level in a neurorehabilitation setting Ability to manage a complex case load independently with proven expertise in the field of neurorehabilitation Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS We 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 committed employer. What to look forward to: Free Lunch on Duty 25 days plus bank holidays 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 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
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. We are excited to present a fantastic opportunity for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (experience equivalent to Band 7) to join our supportive therapy team at the well sought-after Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit in London. Located in trendy South East London, 10 minutes-walk away from the pretty cafes and boutiques of Greenwich, the unit has a 19-bed Level 1 Highly Specialist Cognitive-Behavioural ward and a Level 2 Neurorehabilitation ward with 18 beds. Both wards provide specialist treatment to patients with physical and cognitive impairments resulting from an acquired / traumatic brain injury. You will be working as part of an enthusiastic, supportive, and experienced multidisciplinary team (neurology, neuropsychiatry, neuropsychology, nursing, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, social workers) where you will exercise complex clinical reasoning in regard to assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning. As part of an experienced and skilled Speech and Language Therapy team who will provide support and guidance, you will hold your own caseload of patients across both wards on the site. The Blackheath Brain Injury Unit is a renowned centre for complex neurorehabilitation and is part of the Active Care Group Neuro Network (consisting of 25 sites nationally) which has a focus on the use of clinical expertise, innovation, and technology to meet patients' expectations of their rehabilitation goals. There is a strong ethos of patient-centred high-quality care which drives clinical and administrative decision-making. There have been exciting new renovations to the wards and value is placed on staff wellbeing. As part of our commitment to the continuing professional development of our team, we offer support and funding towards postgraduate training. If you are passionate about neurological rehabilitation, delivering high-quality patient care and enjoy working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, we want 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: Provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) assessment and treatment for patients with physical, cognitive, communication and behavioural difficulties caused by neurological insult and acquired brain injury Devise evidence-led therapy programmes for patients at a specialist level, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary working to achieve the best outcomes for our patients Independently plan and lead communication therapy groups Maintain high standards of clinical care in line with national guidance for excellence Named Therapist duties to ensure cohesive goal-setting and therapy and coordinating discharge Formally supervise less experienced SLT's and /or assistant as required in line with ACG policy Take an active role in the induction and training of other members of the IDT as appropriate Ensure all relevant codes of practice and regulations are upheld Play an active role in the implementation and review of policy and service development initiatives relating to SLT Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights What you'll have: HCPC registration Previous experience of working in a neurorehabilitation setting Experience in working with aphasia, cognitive communication disorder, dysarthria, apraxia, and dysphagia is essential Specialist level dysphagia competency on RCSLT framework Formal supervision/line management experience Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS We 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 committed employer. What to look forward to: Free lunch when on duty 25 days plus bank holidays 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
We have wonderful opportunity for a full time Activities co-ordinator to work as part of the Activities Team to plan, organise and implement a social and recreational activity programme within the Centre and the wider community. This will include both directly providing activities and involving other staff and volunteers in the programme. Blackheath is a 36 bed centre providing specialist person-centred rehabilitation, care and support for adults with either a brain injury or other complex neurological condition. We provide comprehensive assessment, rehabilitation and therapy and specialise in the treatment of patients with a primary cognitive or behavioural impairment resulting from a brain injury or other neurological condition. What you'll be working: 37.5 hours per week. Includes working weekends What you'll be doing: As a Activities co-ordinator you will: Organise and implement a comprehensive activities programme which meets the complex needs of the patients in the Centre. Liaise with Therapy and Nursing staff to ensure activities are appropriate to individual patient needs. Ensure the activities programme encompasses relevant seasonal and cultural events. Extend current links with community services and charitable/voluntary organisations eg. cinemas, museums, zoos, theatres. Support and encourage staff and relatives to participate in the activities programme where relevant. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff, patients, relatives, carers and volunteers. Undertake the relevant training to drive the Centre mini-buses. Participate as required by Senior team members in service development projects within the Centre. Work with Line Manager to ensure the activities programme is cost effective. Ensure correct documentation records and confidentiality is maintained at all times. Ensure timely and ongoing clinical supervision is received. Ensure the safe custody of, and regular maintenance of, equipment in line with COSHH, Health and Safety etc. Take responsibility for own professional and personal development through the Performance and Development reviews, and attend all relevant training. Comply with all company policies and procedures including Health and Safety, Fire Safety etc. Adhere to relevant professional Conduct Guidelines and Code of Ethics for non-qualified staff. What you'll have: Be an excellent communicator, applying sensitivity where necessary with written, telephone and face to face contact with patients, relatives, visitors, staff and various external agencies. Be able to cope with interruptions in a professional manner while trying to complete tasks. Take ownership over own development. Be required to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, patients, visitors, carers, members of the multi-disciplinary care team and senior professional and managerial staff. Conform at all times to the Policies and Procedures of the Company, with particular regard to confidentiality, financial and administrative responsibilities, and treat patients, colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect at all times. Practice the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and take responsibility for ensuring that work is undertaken in such a manner as to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves and others. This should be done by ensuring that work is undertaken in accordance with instructions and training received, and by reporting any area posing a potential health and safety concern. Maintain and support all quality initiatives and objectives introduced into the organisation. Have access to a wide range of confidential information about patients, staff and The Huntercombe Group which must not be divulged to any unauthorised person in any circumstances at any time. Be flexible and adaptable. At all times, treat everyone with dignity and respect, valuing and respecting patients and staff as individuals and be committed to equality of opportunity for all, embracing diversity. Undertake any other appropriate roles and responsibilities as requested and required. What to look forward to: 25 days holiday plus the bank holidays Your birthday as a paid day off! Holiday that increases with service! Retail & Restaurant Discounts Annual Colleague Awards Colleague referral scheme - earn a bonus of up to £1000 for referring someone you know! Wellbeing support and activities Career development and world class training Pension contribution Enhanced Sick Pay Enhanced Maternity Pay