Job summary
OurBand 6 Speech & Language Therapistsare part of the Paediatric Therapy team and willautonomously manage a complex caseload of children with a range of varied and complex needs. This will involve specialist assessment and treatment of children with complex needs.
OurBand 6 Speech & Language Therapists willdevise child centred therapy plans using evidence based practice to ensure that the individuals full potential is developed or maintained.
As aBand 6 Speech & Language Therapistsyou will provide clinical support, training and supervision for junior staff and students
Base
The post holder will be based at a site within their local quadrant of Surrey. This could be an admin base or a clinical base. Admin bases are located in Woking, Guildford, Chertsey, Epsom and Redhill.
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist support and advice to children, families, and carers regarding therapy needs, adapting communication to their level of understanding.
Share and receive complex or sensitive information with empathy and professionalism.
Attend and arrange multidisciplinary meetings to offer specialist input and contribute to care planning and diagnosis.
Plan, coordinate, and supervise a team of therapists and assistants, including appraisals and line management of Band 35 staff.
Deliver and oversee therapy programmes, ensuring accessibility through verbal, written, or pictorial formats.
Conduct and interpret complex assessments, establish therapy goals, and develop evidence-based intervention plans for home and educational settings.
Reassess and adapt therapy plans to meet evolving needs, ensuring best practice through sound clinical reasoning.
Maintain accurate electronic and written records in line with professional and organisational standards.
Produce detailed therapy reports and contribute to inter-agency communication and tribunal processes.
Make referrals to other professionals and agencies to address holistic child needs.
Deliver training and presentations for parents, carers, and educational staff; contribute to service development and audit activities.
Manage and prioritise a varied caseload, responding to urgent referrals when required.
Engage in research, audit, and development projects to enhance service quality.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
As aBand 6 Speech & language Therapistwe value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help youfeelsupportedand appreciated:
- Competitive Pay & Pension: Enjoy a Band 6 Agenda for Change salary and NHS pension benefits.
- Professional Growth: Join ourStrive for Betternetworks, connecting with NHS professionals nationwide to share insights and develop leading care practices.
- Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and premium offers at national supermarkets, well-known retailers, and indulgent treats like Virgin Experience Days through our Reward Gateway.
- Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, offering access to counselors, career coaching, legal advice, and more.
- Flexible Pay Options: Use Wagestream to track your earnings and access your wages as you need them, without worrying about high-interest loans or overdrafts.
- Learning & Development: Advance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, who collaborate with universities and Health Education England. Access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities to help you grow.
- Recognition & Involvement: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas to improve services, and stay informed through regular updates from our leadership team.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
- B.S.C Hons or recognised degree equivalent qualification in Speech & Language Therapy Health care Professions Council registrar
- Knowledge of legislation and government polices related to the specialty.
- 2 years Post grad experience in Speech and Language Therapy.
- Broad knowledge of current best practice.
- Previous SLT placement experience in the relevant clinical areas related to the post.
- Documented evidence of CPD
- Competent to use standardised SLT assessments.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to deliver training
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance in relation to current best practice and develop skills accordingly
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with Children in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses relating to the post.
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups/Clinical excellence networks
- Training relating to the line management and supervision of assistants and other therapists.
- Experience of training parents, other therapists and other professionals.
Other requirements:the successful applicant will need to be a car driver
Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As aBand 6 Speech & language Therapistwe value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help youfeelsupportedand appreciated:
- Competitive Pay & Pension: Enjoy a Band 6 Agenda for Change salary and NHS pension benefits.
- Professional Growth: Join ourStrive for Betternetworks, connecting with NHS professionals nationwide to share insights and develop leading care practices.
- Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and premium offers at national supermarkets, well-known retailers, and indulgent treats like Virgin Experience Days through our Reward Gateway.
- Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, offering access to counselors, career coaching, legal advice, and more.
- Flexible Pay Options: Use Wagestream to track your earnings and access your wages as you need them, without worrying about high-interest loans or overdrafts.
- Learning & Development: Advance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, who collaborate with universities and Health Education England. Access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities to help you grow.
- Recognition & Involvement: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas to improve services, and stay informed through regular updates from our leadership team.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
- B.S.C Hons or recognised degree equivalent qualification in Speech & Language Therapy Health care Professions Council registrar
- Knowledge of legislation and government polices related to the specialty.
- 2 years Post grad experience in Speech and Language Therapy.
- Broad knowledge of current best practice.
- Previous SLT placement experience in the relevant clinical areas related to the post.
- Documented evidence of CPD
- Competent to use standardised SLT assessments.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to deliver training
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance in relation to current best practice and develop skills accordingly
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with Children in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses relating to the post.
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups/Clinical excellence networks
- Training relating to the line management and supervision of assistants and other therapists.
- Experience of training parents, other therapists and other professionals.
Other requirements:the successful applicant will need to be a car driver
Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Desirable
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Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Desirable
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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.
