Job summary
An exciting opportunity to begin or build your career as a Speech and Language Therapist in a supportive and dynamic team!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of school-aged children? Do you want to work in a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary team where your professional development is a priority? Were looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our dedicated service providing speech and language therapy to school aged pupils in mainstream schools as part of the Speech and Language Inclusion Partnership (SLIP) and specialist provision.
This is a full-time fixed term position for 12 months.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.
Main duties of the job
- Assessment and differential diagnosis of a childs communication difficulties through the use of standardised assessments, reflection of auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of a childs communication, informal observation, specialist knowledge and consultation with parents and school staff
- Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills
- Skills in handling children with disabilities including making oral examinations
- Specialist knowledge to inform sound clinical judgement/decision making for case management
- Identification of appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness, and to develop and implement speech and language therapy treatment using information gained through assessment and to develop clear care plans based on evidence and the evaluation of outcomes
- To produce reports reflecting clinical knowledge regarding patients needs and summarising proposed care plans for parents, carers, school staff, educational psychologists and the local education department and medical staff including paediatricians. This may include production of reports for education, health and care plans
- To communicate complex condition related information from assessment to clients, carers, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team/other professions in order to facilitate joint working to maximise the effectiveness of speech and language therapy input and engage children and parents in therapy
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs 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.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Details
Date posted
24 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £29,970 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
HCRGCG/TP/40134/16257
Job locations
HCRG Care Group
Bath
Avon
BA2 5RP
Employer details
Employer name
HCRG Care Group
Address
HCRG Care Group
Bath
Avon
BA2 5RP
Employer's website
https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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