Bank Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist - SE Surrey

The Methodist Church in Britain; Whitburn; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Self-booked bank shifts

Wagestream access to earned wages

Free training

Hybrid working from hub

Job summary

HCRG Care Group is seeking a bank senior speech and language therapist to support the children’s service with self-booked shifts and hybrid working from a Surrey-wide hub. The role focuses on school-based assessments and diagnostic input for children with complex communicative needs, accompanied by therapy planning and family support.

HCPC registration and at least two years post-qualification experience are required, with opportunities to deputise for Band 7 and contribute to service

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Post-qualification SLT experience (2+ years) is essential.
• Knowledge of ASD strategies and interventions (PECS, SCERTS, ADOS).
• Member of RCOT or relevant professional body preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out school-based assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team for children and young people.
• Conduct and interpret complex assessments, contribute to diagnoses, set therapy goals and referrals.
• Deliver and adapt individual and group therapy across home, clinic and education settings.
• Provide support and advice to families, carers and other professionals with empathetic practice.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings and contribute specialist advice.
• Share information about children's difficulties, progress and expectations with transparent documentation.
• Plan, organise and manage therapy services, including supervision and appraisals of staff and students.
• Apply clinical reasoning to develop and adapt therapy plans and evaluate outcomes.

Skills

HCPC registration

ASD strategies (PECS SCERTS ADOS)

Education

SLT degree or equivalent (PG Dip/MSc) leading to HCPC

Job description

A bank senior speech and language therapy post with HCRG Care Group, working in the children's service on self-booked shifts. The work centres on school-based assessment and diagnosis of children with complex speech, language and communication needs, with therapy planning and advice for families, carers and other professionals. Hybrid working from a hub and the chance to deputise for Band 7 set it apart. Applicants need HCPC registration and at least two years' post-qualification experience.

What the job involves

• Carry out 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
• Provide support, advice and accessible therapy programmes to children, families and carers, with empathy for families adjusting to a child's condition
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings and contribute specialist advice
• Share complex and sensitive information about children's difficulties, progress and expectations
• Plan, organise and manage therapy services, including supervision, appraisals and training of staff, students and parents/carers
• Apply clinical reasoning to develop and adapt therapy plans, evaluate outcomes and ensure best practice
• Prioritise and manage caseloads, respond to urgent referrals and deputise for Band 7 as required
• Maintain accurate written and electronic records, reports and documentation
• 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 (PG Diploma 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

• Disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks
• Car driver

Other

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

Nice to have

• Knowledge or training in PCI and Hanen strategies
• Knowledge or training in ELKLAN and WellComm educational packages
• Knowledge or training in Makaton signing
• Demonstrable experience of working in the NHS

What’s offered

• Self-booked bank shifts and time-off requests up to six weeks in advance
• Wagestream access to earned wages
• Free training
• Strive for Better professional network
• Experience across various services
• Hybrid working from a Surrey-wide hub
• Applying for national funding and contributing to service improvements
• Award nominations and executive Q&A sessions