Bank Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist - NW Surrey

HCRG Care Group; Chertsey; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

HCRG Care Group is seeking a Bank Senior Speech & Language Therapist to provide expert assessment and intervention for children with complex needs in NW Surrey. You’ll work with families, carers, and a wide children’s services workforce, delivering tailored, evidence-based therapy in a hybrid office/home setting.

You will join a dynamic team committed to high-quality child-centred care, with opportunities for professional development, research involvement, and cross-service collaboration across

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent with HCPC registration.
• Knowledge/training in ASD strategies and interventions (PECS, SCERTS, ADOS).
• HCPC Licence to Practice is required.
• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience with ELKLAN or WellComm training is advantageous.
• Demonstrable NHS experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality school-based assessments as part of a MDT for children and young people.
• Provide support and therapy programmes to children, families, and carers; adapt communication accordingly.
• Share complex information about children’s progress with the team and stakeholders.
• Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings with specialist input.
• Plan, organise, and manage therapy services, including supervision and training.
• Deliver individual and group therapy interventions across home, clinic, and education settings with evidence-based practice.
• Conduct complex assessments, contribute to diagnoses, identify goals, and make referrals as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation per professional standards.
• Demonstrate empathy when supporting families adjusting to their child’s condition.
• Apply clinical reasoning to assess needs, develop/adjust plans, and evaluate outcomes.
• Participate in service development, audits, and research to enhance practice.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and comply with HCPC requirements.
• Prioritise caseloads, respond to urgent referrals, and deputise for Band 7 when required.

Education

Speech & Language Therapy degree or equivalent (P.G.D./MSc leading to HCPC registration)

ASD strategies training (PECS, SCERTS, ADOS)

HCPC Licence to Practice

Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

2+ years post-qualification experience

Knowledge/training in educational training packages (ELKLAN, WellComm)

Experience in NHS

Job description

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Bank Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist - NW Surrey

Job Reference HCRGCG/TP/24475/20765

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Bank

Hourly Rate of £23.89

Weekly contracted hours:

0

Location:

Chertsey

Closing Date:

25/10/2026

Job Category:

HCRG - Allied Health Professionals

Service type:

HCRG - Children's Services

Business Unit:

HCRG - Surrey 0-19

Job Introduction

Join our team as a Bank Senior Speech & Language Therapist.

As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay, at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from:

• Flexible Shift Booking – Self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work-life balance.
• Wagestream Access – Track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high-interest loans or overdrafts.
• Professional Growth – Gain experience across various services, access free training, and join our Strive for Better professional network.
• 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 – Be part of a team with "Good" or "Outstanding" CQC-rated services.

Are you an experienced Speech & Language Therapistready to make a meaningful impact in children’s lives?

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.

In this pivotal role, you will work closely with children, their families, carers, and professionals across the wider children’s workforce to deliver tailored support and guidance .

Your expertise will empower children to overcome challenges, achieve their potential, and enhance their quality of life.

If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality, child-centred care and working collaboratively within a supportive and dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you .

Base
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.

At HCRG Care Group, we are proud to be a flexible-first employer. Our agile working approach allows our teams to thrive in a supportive and adaptable environment while delivering high-quality care .

Main Responsibilities

• Carrying out high-quality school based assessments, as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) for children and young people
• 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 require.

The Ideal Candidate

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent (Post Graduate Diploma or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy 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 relevant Clinical Excellence Network
• Evidence of relevant post graduate training, internal or external
• Knowledge/training in educational training packages e.g. ELKLAN, WellComm
• Demonstrable experience of working in the NHS

Other requirements: the successful applicant will need to be a car driver

Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification.

For further information please contact Lisa on 07867373045

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

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