# Bank Speech & Language Therapist - SW Surrey > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for HCRG Care Group. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bank-speech-andamp-language-therapist-sw-surrey/4f0be504-6e8b-494f-bfb2-1cdf377908ed - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bank-speech-andamp-language-therapist-sw-surrey/4f0be504-6e8b-494f-bfb2-1cdf377908ed.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** HCRG Care Group - **Town:** Gravesend - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist - **Salary:** £19.38 an hour - **Contract type:** Bank - **Employment type:** Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-08-02T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-07T15:25:33.526Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0279-26-1414?employerCode=E0279 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1524444311&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### Job summary Join our team as a Bank Speech & Language Therapist. As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay, at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from: Flexible Shift Booking Self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work-life balance. Wagestream Access Track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high-interest loans or overdrafts. Professional Growth Gain experience across various services, access free training, and join our Strive for Better professional network. 24/7 Well-being Support Free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching. Innovative Culture Share ideas, apply for national funding, and contribute to service improvements. Recognition & Engagement Nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions. Commitment to Excellence Be part of a team with "Good" or "Outstanding" CQC-rated services. As a Band 5 Speech & Language Therapist within the preschool team, you will assess, diagnose, and deliver evidence-based interventions to children with speech, language ### Main duties of the job Join our team as a Bank Speech & Language Therapist. Enjoy flexible shift booking, personal development opportunities, and well-being support. As a Band 5 Speech & Language Therapist, your role involves assessing, diagnosing, and delivering interventions to children with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN), focusing on early years settings such as nurseries and family hubs. The position allows hybrid work arrangements based out of an office hub in Surrey. Key responsibilities include conducting assessments as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team, creating care plans, producing reports for Education, Health, and Care Plans, supervising assistants, and training carers and professionals. Essential qualifications include a recognized Speech and Language Therapy degree, HCPC registration, and experience managing a caseload. Knowledge of ASD strategies and policies on Child Protection is crucial, and a full driving license is required. Candidates with training in PCI, Hanen strategies, and Makaton signing are desirable. ### About us HCRG Care Group emphasizes professional growth and well-being, offering attractive benefits for flexible, hybrid roles. The organisation provides various support services such as free training, 24/7 well-being support, innovative workplace culture, and recognition programs to enhance employee engagement and service excellence. It offers opportunities for career advancement through the Strive for Better network, fostering an environment where employees can contribute to service improvements. HCRG Care Group is committed to maintaining high care standards, being affiliated with services rated "Good" or "Outstanding." The organisation supports flexible working arrangements, allowing employees to manage their work-life balance effectively. As a flexible-first employer, HCRG Care Group encourages collaborative environments where employees work effectively within Multi-Disciplinary Teams and engage with the community through various health services across Surrey, focusing on client-centered approaches and evidence-based practices. ### Details - Date posted: 07 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £19.38 an hour - Contract: Bank - Working pattern: Flexible working - Reference number: 1524444311 - Job locations: HCRG Care Group, Guildford, GU1 1LJ, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Package Description: Join our team as a Bank Speech & Language Therapist. As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay, at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from: - Flexible Shift Booking Self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work-life balance. - Wagestream Access Track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high-interest loans or overdrafts. - Professional Growth Gain experience across various services, access free training, and join our Strive for Better professional network. - 24/7 Well-being Support Free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching. - Innovative Culture Share ideas, apply for national funding, and contribute to service improvements. - Recognition & Engagement Nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions. - Commitment to Excellence Be part of a team with "Good" or "Outstanding" CQC-rated services. As aBand 5 Speech & Language Therapist within the preschool team, you will assess, diagnose, and deliver evidence-based interventions to children with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN). You will play a vital role in empowering parents, carers, and professionals through training, support, and collaborative working. Your work will primarily focus on children within early years settings such as nurseries, Family Hubs, and family homes. Base Our Childrens Community Health Team provision supports our Surrey-wide service, and you will be based at one of our Office Hubs across Surrey with the opportunity for hybrid working. HCRG Care Group is a flexible-first employer, whilst you will have an office base, our teams are agile and work in flexible/hybrid arrangements. - Carrying out high-quality School Based assessments, as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) for children and young people - Deliver high-quality SLT assessments and interventions to preschool-aged children. - Collaborate with parents, carers, and the wider childrens workforce to create tailored care plans. - Provide reports, including for Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs). - Support service development and key performance targets. - Supervise and guide SLT assistants and students. - Plan and deliver training for carers and professionals to enhance understanding of SLCN. - Participate in multi-agency meetings and safeguarding case conferences as required. Essential - Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent (Post Graduate Diploma or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy leading to registration with HCPC) - Knowledge/training in ASD strategies and interventions e.g. PECS, SCERTS, ADOS - Health and Care Professions Council Licence to Practice (HCPC) - Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists - Member of relevant Clinical Excellence Network - Specialist knowledge of assessments and interventions for client group - Knowledge of national and local policies and procedures relevant to client group and role. - Awareness of policies and procedures relating to Child Protection - Experience of managing own caseload and to work effectively with a range of client groups Desirable - Knowledge /training in PCI, Hanen strategies. - Knowledge/training in educational training packages e.g. ELKLAN, WellComm - Knowledge/training in signing e.g. Makaton - 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. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent (Post Graduate Diploma or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy leading to registration with HCPC), Knowledge/training in ASD strategies and interventions e.g. PECS, SCERTS, ADOS, Health and Care Professions Council Licence to Practice (HCPC), Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, Member of relevant Clinical Excellence Network, Specialist knowledge of assessments and interventions for client group, Knowledge of national and local policies and procedures relevant to client group and role, Awareness of policies and procedures relating to Child Protection, Experience of managing own caseload and to work effectively with a range of client groups. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.