Job summary Are you an experienced Speech & Language Therapist ready to make a meaningful impact in childrens lives? Join HCRG Care Group as a SeniorSpeech & Language Therapist, where youll provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based interventions for children with speech, language, and communication needs. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with children, their families, carers, and professionals across the wider childrens workforce to deliver tailored support and guidance. Your expertise will empower children to overcome challenges, achieve their potential, and enhance their quality of life. If youre passionate about delivering high-quality, child-centred care and working collaboratively within a supportive and dynamic environment, wed love to hear from you. Base: You will be based at one of our Surrey-wide office hubs, with the flexibility of hybrid working to support your professional and personal needs. At HCRG Care Group, we are proud to be a flexible-first employer. Our agile working approach allows our teams to thrive in a supportive and adaptable environment while delivering high-quality care. Main duties of the job Deliver high-quality, child-centred care for children on a community SLT caseload across a variety of settings, including Family Hubs, nurseries, homes, and schools. Lead and support the preschool and school-age SLT teams, including therapists, assistants, and students, while contributing to service development and meeting performance targets. Provide specialist clinical expertise, training, and advice to colleagues, carers, and professionals, ensuring a coordinated and holistic approach to childrens speech, language, and communication needs. Assess, diagnose, and create tailored treatment plans in collaboration with families and carers, ensuring cultural and linguistic considerations. Key Responsibilities: Independently manage a delegated caseload and work flexibly to ensure equitable service delivery. Participate in multiagency meetings and safeguarding processes while maintaining strong communication links with health, education, and early years stakeholders. Prepare reports, including those for Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs), and provide specialist input to support planning and decision-making. Adapt clinical practice to meet the needs of each child and provide evidence-based interventions, ensuring ongoing professional development and supervision. Operational Delivery: Actively promote clinical governance and participate in audits to ensure high standards of practice. Implement service policies, manage risks, and report safeguarding concerns appropriately. 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 Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number HCRGCG/TP/24475/13623 Job locations HCRG Care Group Epsom Surrey KT19 0JP Job description Job responsibilities As a Senior Speech & Language Therapist we value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated: Competitive Pay & Pension : Enjoy a Band 6 Agenda for Change salary and NHS pension benefits. Professional Growth : Join our Strive for Better networks, 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 Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent (Post Graduate Diploma or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy leading to registration with HCPC) Health and Care Professions Council Licence to Practice (HCPC) Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience Member of relevant Clinical Excellence Network Evidence of relevant post graduate training, internal or external Desirable Knowledge /training in PCI, Hanen strategies. Knowledge/training in educational training packages e.g. ELKLAN, WellComm Knowledge/training in signing e.g. Makaton Knowledge/training in ASD strategies and interventions e.g. PECS, SCERTS, ADOS Demonstrable experience of working in the NHS 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 a Senior Speech & Language Therapist we value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated: Competitive Pay & Pension : Enjoy a Band 6 Agenda for Change salary and NHS pension benefits. Professional Growth : Join our Strive for Better networks, 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 Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent (Post Graduate Diploma or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy leading to registration with HCPC) Health and Care Professions Council Licence to Practice (HCPC) Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience Member of relevant Clinical Excellence Network Evidence of relevant post graduate training, internal or external Desirable Knowledge /training in PCI, Hanen strategies. Knowledge/training in educational training packages e.g. ELKLAN, WellComm Knowledge/training in signing e.g. Makaton Knowledge/training in ASD strategies and interventions e.g. PECS, SCERTS, ADOS Demonstrable experience of working in the NHS Other requirements: the successful applicant will need to be a car driver Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification. 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