Description
Are you an experienced Speech & Language Therapist ready to make a meaningful impact in children's lives? Join HCRG Care Group as a Bank Senior Speech & Language Therapist, where you'll 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 children's 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 you're passionate about delivering high-quality, child-centred care and working collaboratively within a supportive and dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Main Responsibilities
- Carrying out high-quality school-based assessments as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) for children and young people
- Providing support, advice, and accessible therapy programmes to children, families, and carers, adapting communication for understanding
- Sharing and receiving complex and sensitive information regarding children's difficulties, progress, and expectations
- Attending, arranging, and contributing specialist advice in multidisciplinary meetings
- Planning, organising, and managing therapy services, including supervision, appraisals, and training of staff, students, and parents/carers
- Delivering and adapting therapy interventions, both individual and group, across home, clinic, and education settings, ensuring evidence-based practice
- Conducting and interpreting complex assessments, contributing to diagnoses, identifying therapy goals, and making referrals where needed
- Maintaining accurate written and electronic records, reports, and documentation in line with professional and organisational standards
- Demonstrating empathy and sensitivity in supporting families adjusting to their child's condition
- Applying clinical reasoning to assess needs, develop and adapt therapy/management plans, evaluate outcomes, and ensure best practice
- Participating in service development, audits, and research projects to enhance clinical practice
- Maintaining professional development, reflecting on practice, and complying with HCPC and professional body requirements
- Prioritising and managing caseloads, responding to urgent referrals, and deputising for Band 7 as required
Benefits
- 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
- 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