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.