Bank Speech & Language Therapist - Surrey

Job Description

Bank Speech & Language Therapist - Surrey

Join HCRG Care Group as a Bank Speech & Language Therapist. You will be based at one of our Office Hubs across Surrey and may work in a hybrid arrangement.

Benefits
  • Flexible Shift Booking: Self book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance.
  • Wagestream Access: Track and access earned wages anytime.
  • Professional Growth: Gain experience across services, free training, and access to the Strive for Better 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: Work within a team with "Good" or "Outstanding" CQC ratings.
Responsibilities
  • Carrying out high quality school based assessments as part of a Multi Disciplinary Team for children and young people.
  • Deliver high quality SLT assessments and interventions to preschool aged children.
  • Collaborate with parents, carers and the wider child 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.
Essential Qualifications
  • Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent (Post Graduate Diploma or MSc leading to HCPC registration).
  • 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 the relevant Clinical Excellence Network.
  • Specialist knowledge of assessments and interventions for the client group.
  • Knowledge of national and local policies and procedures relevant to the client group and role.
  • Awareness of policies and procedures relating to child protection.
  • Experience managing own caseload and working effectively with a range of client groups.
  • Valid driving licence (required).
Desirable Qualifications
  • 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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to confirm no previous criminal convictions.