A bank senior speech and language therapy post with HCRG Care Group, working in the children's service on self-booked shifts. The work centres on school-based assessment and diagnosis of children with complex speech, language and communication needs, with therapy planning and advice for families, carers and other professionals. Hybrid working from a hub and the chance to deputise for Band 7 set it apart. Applicants need HCPC registration and at least two years' post-qualification experience.
What the job involves
- Carry out 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
- Provide support, advice and accessible therapy programmes to children, families and carers, with empathy for families adjusting to a child's condition
- Attend multidisciplinary meetings and contribute specialist advice
- Share complex and sensitive information about children's difficulties, progress and expectations
- Plan, organise and manage therapy services, including supervision, appraisals and training of staff, students and parents/carers
- Apply clinical reasoning to develop and adapt therapy plans, evaluate outcomes and ensure best practice
- Prioritise and manage caseloads, respond to urgent referrals and deputise for Band 7 as required
- Maintain accurate written and electronic records, reports and documentation
- 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 (PG Diploma 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
- Disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks
- Car driver
Other
- Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Member of a relevant Clinical Excellence Network
Nice to have
- Knowledge or training in PCI and Hanen strategies
- Knowledge or training in ELKLAN and WellComm educational packages
- Knowledge or training in Makaton signing
- Demonstrable experience of working in the NHS
What’s offered
- Self-booked bank shifts and time-off requests up to six weeks in advance
- Wagestream access to earned wages
- Free training
- Strive for Better professional network
- Experience across various services
- Hybrid working from a Surrey-wide hub
- Applying for national funding and contributing to service improvements
- Award nominations and executive Q&A sessions
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
