Senior SLT for Children – Flexible Shifts & Growth

NHS Jobs; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Shift Booking

Wagestream Access

Professional Growth

Hybrid working

National funding opportunities

Awards & Recognition

Job summary

HCRG Care Group is seeking a Bank Band 6 Senior Speech & Language Therapist to support children with complex needs across Surrey. You will deliver assessments, diagnoses and evidence-based interventions within a multidisciplinary context.

The role offers hybrid working at Surrey office hubs, flexible self-booked bank shifts, ongoing professional development and opportunities to contribute to service improvements as part of a supportive, quality-driven team.

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered and eligible for registration with the HCPC.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ASD strategies and interventions (e.g. PECS, SCERTS, ADOS).
• Qualified to practice as a Speech and Language Therapist with relevant post-graduate training.
• 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.
• Desirable familiarity with PCI, Hanen strategies, ELKLAN or WellComm, and signing (Makaton).
• Experience working within NHS settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out high-quality school-based assessments as part of a MDT for children and young people.
• Provide support, advice, and accessible therapy programmes to children, families and carers, adjusting communication for understanding.
• Share complex information regarding children’s difficulties, progress and expectations.
• Attend and contribute specialist advice in multidisciplinary meetings.
• Plan, organise, and manage therapy services, including supervision, appraisals and training of staff.
• Deliver and adapt therapy interventions (individual and group) across home, clinic and education settings.
• Conduct and interpret complex assessments, contribute to diagnoses, identify goals and make referrals.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with standards.
• Demonstrate empathy and sensitivity when supporting families adjusting to their child’s condition.
• Apply clinical reasoning to assess needs, develop therapy plans, evaluate outcomes and ensure best practice.
• Participate in service development, audits and research to enhance practice.
• Maintain professional development and comply with HCPC requirements.
• Prioritise and manage caseloads and respond to urgent referrals, deputising for Band 7 as required.

Skills

HCPC registered

ASD strategies

Postgraduate SLT degree

Royal College membership

2+ years PQE

NHS experience

Driver's licence

Education

Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent (P.G.Dip or MSc)

Job description

HCRG Care Group is seeking a Bank Band 6 Senior Speech & Language Therapist to support children with complex needs across Surrey. You will deliver assessments, diagnoses and evidence-based interventions within a multidisciplinary context.

The role offers hybrid working at Surrey office hubs, flexible self-booked bank shifts, ongoing professional development and opportunities to contribute to service improvements as part of a supportive, quality-driven team.