Bank Speech & Language Therapist - SE Surrey

Join our team as a Bank Speech & Language Therapist at HCRG Care Group. This role offers attractive hourly rates and a range of benefits including flexible shift booking, access to Wagestream, professional growth opportunities, 24/7 wellbeing support, and an innovative culture. You will 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. You will be based at one of our Office Hubs across Surrey with the opportunity for hybrid working.

• Carry 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.

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent (Post Graduate Diploma or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy leading to HCPC registration)
• Knowledge/training in ASD strategies and interventions (e.g. PECS, SCERTS, ADOS)
• HCPC Licence to Practice
• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Member of a relevant Clinical Excellence Network
• Specialist knowledge of assessments and interventions for this client group
• Knowledge of national and local policies and procedures relevant to this role
• Awareness of Child Protection policies and procedures
• Experience of managing own caseload and working 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: Must be a car driver.

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent, HCPC Licence, membership of the Royal College and relevant Clinical Excellence Network, specialist knowledge of assessments and interventions for the client group.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS submission will be required.