Bank Speech & Language Therapist - Surrey

and deliver evidence-based interventions to children with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN).You will play a vital role in empowering parents, carers, and professionals through training, support, and collaborative working.Your work will primarily focus on children within early years settings such as nurseries, Family Hubs, and family homes.BaseOur Children's Community Health Team provision supports our Surrey-wide service, and you will be based at one of our Office Hubs across Surrey with the opportunity for hybrid working. HCRG Care Group is a flexible-first employer, whilst you will have an office base, our teams are agile and work in flexible/hybrid arrangements.Main ResponsibilitiesCarrying out high-quality School Based assessments, as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) for children and young peopleDeliver high-quality SLT assessments and interventions to preschool-aged children.Collaborate with parents, carers, and the wider children's workforce to create tailored
care plans.Provide reports, including for Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).Support service development and key performance targets.Supervise and guide SLT assistants and students.Plan and deliver training for carers and professionals to enhance understanding of SLCN.Participate in multi-agency meetings and safeguarding case conferences as required.The Ideal CandidateEssentialRecognised 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, ADOSHealth and Care Professions Council Licence to Practice (HCPC)Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsMember of relevant Clinical Excellence NetworkSpecialist knowledge of assessments and interventions for client groupKnowledge of national and local policies and procedures relevant to client group and role.Awareness of policies and procedures relating to
Child ProtectionExperience of managing own caseload and to work effectively with a range of client groupsDesirableKnowledge /training in PCI, Hanen strategies.Knowledge/training in educational training packages e.g. ELKLAN, WellCommKnowledge/training in signing e.g. MakatonDemonstrable experience of working in the NHSOther requirements: the successful applicant will need to be a car driverPlease see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification.

Join our team as a Bank 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.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.As aBand 5 Speech & Language Therapist within the preschool team, you will assess, diagnose