Speech and Language Therapist

HCRG Workforce Solutions; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency in the UK is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist for children in Kingston upon Thames. The role offers a locum contract with a competitive salary of £45-50 per hour. Candidates must have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy, dysphagia qualifications, and a minimum of 2 years' experience. The position offers flexible shifts and potential for extension beyond an initial 3 months.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Flexible working patterns

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a relevant field.
• Dysphagia qualification required.
• Confidence in assessing eating and drinking needs, leading feeding training.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment for communication, eating, drinking, and swallowing difficulties.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Patience

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Role: Speech and Language Therapist – Children’s

Salary: £45-50 per hour (umbrella of your choice)

Location: Kingston Upon Thames, South-West London

Job Type: 3 month locum contract with a view to extend (Full Time|Part Time|Contract|Permanent|Temporary)

Shifts: 4 or 5 days ideal, but will consider other hours

Benefits: “Outstanding” school from Ofsted

Apply by: 10.12.2025

About the Role

HCRG Staffing are looking for a Band 7 Children’s Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to work for an excellent private school in Kingston Upon Thames, South-West London. The successful Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) would need a dysphagia qualification (and confidence in assessing eating and drinking needs, leading feeding training etc) and experience in the use of hi tech AAC. Additional AAC experience is desirable.

Would also look at band 6 candidates with significant disclosure experience. Our client is also looking for someone on a permanent basis, so could be offered locum or permanent – depending on your preference!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide life‑changing treatment, support and care for children who have difficulties with communication, eating, drinking and swallowing. Help people who, for physical or psychological reasons, have problems speaking and communicating.

Who We Are Looking For

• Education: Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Licenses: HCPC registered
• Experience: 2 years+ experience. Dysphagia qualification.
• Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Compassion and patience when working with vulnerable individuals.

Why Join HCRG Staffing?

HCRG Staffing is one of the leading Healthcare recruitment companies in the UK. With over 20 years of experience, we have exclusive access to more roles than any other agency.

With a strong reputation for delivering skilled temporary healthcare staff into healthcare providers across the UK, HCRG Staffing not just offers a job, but a rewarding career where you can make a vital difference in peoples lives. Whether you’re an experienced healthcare professional or just stating our, you’ll benefit from comprehensive training, flexible working patterns and growth opportunities.

HCRG Staffing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

We look forward to receiving your application. Please let us know if you are eligible to work in the country.