Bank Senior Speech & Language Therapist - Surrey

NHS; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Guildford seeks a Senior Speech & Language Therapist to provide expert assessments and interventions for children with complex communication needs. The role offers hybrid working, and candidates should have a relevant degree and HCPC registration. Essential experience includes a minimum of 2 years post-qualification in similar settings along with knowledge in ASD strategies. This part-time position features flexible shifts and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible shift booking

Wagestream access

Professional growth opportunities

24/7 well-being support

Recognition and engagement initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience required.
• Knowledge/training in PCI and signing strategies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert assessment and diagnosis for children with communication needs.
• Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings.
• Conduct complex assessments and maintain records.

Skills

Knowledge/training in ASD strategies and interventions

Demonstrable experience of working in the NHS

Evidence of relevant postgraduate training

Communication skills

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree

Health and Care Professions Council Licence to Practice

Job description

Job Summary

Are you an experienced Speech & Language Therapist ready 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.

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.

Main Duties

• Carrying out high‑quality ADOS 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.

Benefits

• 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 professional network.
• 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 – be part of a team with “Good” or “Outstanding” CQC‑rated services.

Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• 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 postgraduate training, internal or external

Desirable:

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Details

Name: HCRG Care Group

Address: HCRG Care Group, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1LR

Website: https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/

Details

Date posted: 03 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £23.06 to £23.06 an hour

Contract: Bank

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Part‑time

Reference number: HCRGCG/TP/24475/17526

Job location(s): Guildford, Surrey

About Us

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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