Bank Speech & Language Therapist - SW

Bank Speech & Language Therapist - SW Surrey

Join our team as a Bank Speech & Language Therapist.

As well as attractive hourly rates, you will benefit from flexible shift booking, wagestream access, professional growth, 24/7 wellbeing support, innovative culture, recognition & engagement, and commitment to excellence within "Good" or "Outstanding" rated services.

As a Band 5 Speech & Language Therapist, your role involves assessing, diagnosing, and delivering evidence‑based interventions to children with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) in early‑years settings such as nurseries, family hubs, and family homes.

The position allows hybrid work arrangements based out of an office hub in Surrey.

• Carry out high‑quality school‑based assessments as part of a Multi‑Disciplinary Team (MDT).
• 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 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 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 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, Well Comm).
• Knowledge/training in signing (e.g. Makaton).
• Demonstrable experience of working in the NHS.

Other Requirements: Successful applicant will need a full driving licence.

HCRG Care Group emphasises professional growth and wellbeing, offering flexible hybrid roles, free training, 24/7 wellbeing support, a culture of innovation, and recognition programmes to enhance employee engagement and service excellence. The organisation supports flexible working arrangements and encourages collaborative environments within MDTs and the community across Surrey.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.