HCRG Care Group is recruiting a bank senior speech and language therapist for its children's services. The work centres on school-based assessment and diagnosis of children with complex speech, language and communication needs, with therapy delivered at home, clinic and school. Shifts are self-booked, hybrid working is available, and the post includes deputising for Band 7 staff when required. Candidates need HCPC registration, RCSLT membership and two years' post-qualification experience.
What the job involves
- Carry out high-quality school-based assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team for children and young people
- Conduct and interpret complex assessments, contribute to diagnoses, identify therapy goals and make referrals
- Deliver and adapt individual and group therapy across home, clinic and education settings using evidence-based practice
- Provide support, advice and accessible therapy programmes to children, families and carers, with empathy for families adjusting to a child's condition
- Share complex and sensitive information about children's difficulties, progress and expectations
- Attend, arrange and contribute specialist advice at multidisciplinary meetings
- Plan, organise and manage therapy services, including supervision, appraisals and training of staff, students and parents/carers
- Apply clinical reasoning to develop and adapt management plans, evaluate outcomes and ensure best practice
- Maintain accurate written and electronic records, reports and documentation
- Prioritise and manage caseload, respond to urgent referrals and deputise for Band 7 as required
- Participate in service development, audits and research projects
- Maintain professional development, reflect on practice and comply with HCPC and professional body requirements
What’s required
Qualifications
- Recognised speech and language therapy degree or equivalent, such as a PGDip or MSc leading to HCPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post-graduate training, internal or external
Registration & licences
- HCPC Licence to Practise
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge or training in ASD strategies and interventions, e.g. PECS, SCERTS, ADOS
Checks & eligibility
- Criminal records disclosure and vetting checks
- Car driver
Other
- Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Member of relevant Clinical Excellence Network
Nice to have
- Knowledge or training in PCI and Hanen strategies
- Knowledge or training in educational packages such as ELKLAN and WellComm
- Knowledge or training in signing, e.g. Makaton
- Demonstrable experience of working in the NHS
What’s offered
- Self-booked bank shifts, with time off requests up to six weeks in advance
- Early access to earned wages through Wagestream
- Free training and experience across various services
- Strive for Better professional network
- Opportunity to apply for national funding and contribute to service improvements
- Nomination for colleague awards and participation in executive Q&A sessions
- Hybrid working from office hubs
- Work in a team with CQC-rated services of 'Good' or 'Outstanding'
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
