Bank Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist - NE Surrey

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working from office hubs

Early access to earned wages (Wagestre

Free training and experience across £

Job summary

HCRG Care Group is seeking an experienced bank Senior Speech and Language Therapist for its children’s services. The role focuses on school-based assessment and diagnosis, with therapy delivered at home, clinic and school. Shifts are self-booked with hybrid working available, and deputising for Band 7 staff is required when needed.

Applicants must hold HCPC registration and RCSLT membership, with a minimum of two years post-qualification experience. Knowledge of ASD strategies is desirable.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in speech and language therapy or equivalent leading to HCPC registration.
• Post-graduate training evidence (internal or external).

Responsibilities

• Carry out school-based assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team for children and young people.
• Deliver and adapt individual and group therapy across home, clinic and education settings using evidence-based practice.
• Plan, organise and manage therapy services, including supervision, appraisals and training of staff, students and parents/carers.
• Maintain accurate written and electronic records, reports and documentation.
• Prioritise and manage caseload and deputise for Band 7 as required.

Skills

HCPC registration

RCSLT membership

ASD strategies knowledge

Education

Speech and language therapy degree or equivalent

PGDip or MSc leading to HCPC

Job description

HCRG Care Group is recruiting a bank senior speech and language therapist for its children's services. The work centres on school-based assessment and diagnosis of children with complex speech, language and communication needs, with therapy delivered at home, clinic and school. Shifts are self-booked, hybrid working is available, and the post includes deputising for Band 7 staff when required. Candidates need HCPC registration, RCSLT membership and two years' post-qualification experience.

What the job involves

• Carry out high-quality school-based assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team for children and young people
• Conduct and interpret complex assessments, contribute to diagnoses, identify therapy goals and make referrals
• Deliver and adapt individual and group therapy across home, clinic and education settings using evidence-based practice
• Provide support, advice and accessible therapy programmes to children, families and carers, with empathy for families adjusting to a child's condition
• Share complex and sensitive information about children's difficulties, progress and expectations
• Attend, arrange and contribute specialist advice at multidisciplinary meetings
• Plan, organise and manage therapy services, including supervision, appraisals and training of staff, students and parents/carers
• Apply clinical reasoning to develop and adapt management plans, evaluate outcomes and ensure best practice
• Maintain accurate written and electronic records, reports and documentation
• Prioritise and manage caseload, respond to urgent referrals and deputise for Band 7 as required
• Participate in service development, audits and research projects
• Maintain professional development, reflect on practice and comply with HCPC and professional body requirements

What’s required

Qualifications

• Recognised speech and language therapy degree or equivalent, such as a PGDip or MSc leading to HCPC registration
• Evidence of relevant post-graduate training, internal or external

Registration & licences

• HCPC Licence to Practise

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge or training in ASD strategies and interventions, e.g. PECS, SCERTS, ADOS

Checks & eligibility

• Criminal records disclosure and vetting checks
• Car driver

Other

• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Member of relevant Clinical Excellence Network

Nice to have

• Knowledge or training in PCI and Hanen strategies
• Knowledge or training in educational packages such as ELKLAN and WellComm
• Knowledge or training in signing, e.g. Makaton
• Demonstrable experience of working in the NHS

What’s offered

• Self-booked bank shifts, with time off requests up to six weeks in advance
• Early access to earned wages through Wagestream
• Free training and experience across various services
• Strive for Better professional network
• Opportunity to apply for national funding and contribute to service improvements
• Nomination for colleague awards and participation in executive Q&A sessions
• Hybrid working from office hubs
• Work in a team with CQC-rated services of 'Good' or 'Outstanding'