Senior Speech & Language Therapist - Surrey

Are you an experiencedSpeech & Language Therapistready to make a meaningful impact in childrens lives?

Join HCRG Care Group as aSenior Speech & Language Therapist,where youll provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based interventions for children with complex 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

• Provide support, advice, and accessible therapy programmes to children, families, and carers, adapting communication for understanding.
• Share and receive complex and sensitive information regarding childrens difficulties, progress, and expectations
• Attend, arrange, and contribute specialist advice in multidisciplinary meetings.
• Plan, organise, and manage therapy services, including supervision, appraisals, and training of staff, students, and parents/carers.
• Deliver and adapt therapy interventions, both individual and group, across home, clinic, and education settings, ensuring evidence-based practice.
• Conduct and interpret complex assessments, contribute to diagnoses, identify therapy goals, and make referrals where needed.
• Maintain accurate written and electronic records, reports, and documentation in line with professional and organisational standards.
• Demonstrate empathy and sensitivity in supporting families adjusting to their childs condition.
• Apply clinical reasoning to assess needs, develop and adapt therapy/management plans, evaluate outcomes, and ensure best practice.
• Participate in service development, audits, and research projects to enhance clinical practice.
• Maintain professional development, reflect on practice, and comply with HCPC and professional body requirements.
• Prioritise and manage caseloads, respond to urgent referrals, and deputise for Band 7 as require.

Please see attached job description for a full list of responsibilities

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 responsibilities

As aSenior Speech & Language Therapistwe 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As aSenior Speech & Language Therapistwe 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.

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.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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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.