Bank Senior Speech & Language Therapist

Job Introduction

Join HCRG Care Group as a Senior Speech & Language Therapist, where you’ll provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and evidence‑based interventions for children with complex speech, language, and communication needs.

• Flexible shift booking – self‑book hours and request time off up to six weeks in advance.
• Wagestream access – track and access earned wages anytime.
• Professional growth – experience across various services and free training.
• 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 in a team with “Good” or “Outstanding” CQC‑rated services.

You will be based at one of our Surrey‑wide office hubs, with the flexibility of hybrid working to support your professional and personal needs.

• Carry out high‑quality school‑based assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• Provide support, advice, and accessible therapy programmes to children, families, and carers, adapting communication for understanding.
• Share and receive complex and sensitive information regarding children’s difficulties, progress, and expectations.
• Attend, arrange, and contribute specialist advice in multidisciplinary meetings.
• Plan, organise, and manage therapy services, including supervision, appraisals, and training of staff, students, and parents/carers.
• Deliver and adapt therapy interventions, both individual and group, across home, clinic, and education settings, ensuring evidence‑based practice.
• Conduct and interpret complex assessments, contribute to diagnoses, identify therapy goals, and make referrals where needed.
• Maintain accurate written and electronic records, reports, and documentation in line with professional and organisational standards.
• Demonstrate empathy and sensitivity in supporting families adjusting to their child’s condition.
• Apply clinical reasoning to assess needs, develop and adapt therapy/management plans, evaluate outcomes, and ensure best practice.
• Participate in service development, audits, and research projects to enhance clinical practice.
• Maintain professional development, reflect on practice, and comply with HCPC and professional body requirements.
• Prioritise and manage caseloads, respond to urgent referrals, and deputise for Band 7 as required.

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent (PG Diploma or MSc 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.
• Minimum of 2 years post‑qualification experience.
• Member of a relevant Clinical Excellence Network.
• Evidence of relevant postgraduate training, internal or external.

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

The successful applicant will need to be a car driver.

Please see attached job description for full personal specification.