Bank Speech & Language Therapist - NW Surrey

Job Introduction

Join our team as a Bank Speech & Language Therapist.

As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay, at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from:

• Flexible Shift Booking – Self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work-life balance.
• Wagestream Access – Track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high-interest loans or overdrafts.
• Professional Growth – Gain experience across various services, access free training, and join our Strive for Better professional network.
• 24/7 Well-being Support – Free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching.
• Innovative Culture – Share ideas, apply for national funding, and contribute to service improvements.
• Recognition & Engagement – Nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions.
• Commitment to Excellence – Be part of a team with "Good" or "Outstanding" CQC-rated services.

As a Band 5 Speech & Language Therapist within the preschool team, you will assess, diagnose, and deliver evidence-based interventions to children with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN).

You will play a vital role in empowering parents, carers, and professionals through training, support, and collaborative working .

Your work will primarily focus on children within early years settings such as nurseries, Family Hubs, and family homes.

Base

Our Children’s Community Health Team provision supports our Surrey-wide service, and you will be based at one of our Office Hubs across Surrey with the opportunity for hybrid working.

HCRG Care Group is a flexible-first employer, whilst you will have an office base, our teams are agile and work in flexible/hybrid arrangements.

Main Responsibilities

• Carrying out high-quality School Based assessments, as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) for children and young people
• Deliver high-quality SLT assessments and interventions to preschool-aged children.
• Collaborate with parents, carers, and the wider children’s workforce to create tailored care plans.
• Provide reports, including for Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Support service development and key performance targets.
• Supervise and guide SLT assistants and students.
• Plan and deliver training for carers and professionals to enhance understanding of SLCN.
• Participate in multi-agency meetings and safeguarding case conferences as required.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent (Post Graduate Diploma or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy leading to registration with HCPC)
• Knowledge/training in ASD strategies and interventions e.g. PECS, SCERTS, ADOS
• Health and Care Professions Council Licence to Practice (HCPC)
• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Member of relevant Clinical Excellence Network
• Specialist knowledge of assessments and interventions for client group
• Knowledge of national and local policies and procedures relevant to client group and role.
• Awareness of policies and procedures relating to Child Protection
• Experience of managing own caseload and to work effectively with a range of client groups

Desirable

• Knowledge /training in PCI, Hanen strategies.
• Knowledge/training in educational training packages e.g. ELKLAN, WellComm
• Knowledge/training in signing e.g. Makaton
• Demonstrable experience of working in the NHS

Other requirements: the successful applicant will need to be a car driver

Please See Attached Job Description For Full Personal Specification.

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