Bank Senior Speech

Bank Senior Speech & Language Therapist – Surrey Join our team as a Bank Senior Speech & Language Therapist and shape the future of child‑centred care. As well as a generous hourly rate, you will benefit from flexible working, professional development, and the support of an innovative, award‑winning team. 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 collect 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. Facility & Working Style 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. Our agile approach allows teams to thrive in a supportive and adaptable environment while delivering high‑quality care. Responsibilities Carry out high‑quality ADOS assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) for children and young people. Provide support, advice and accessible therapy programmes to children, families and carers, adapting communication for understanding. Share and receive complex and sensitive information regarding children’s 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 child’s 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 required. Essential Qualifications 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. Minimum of 2 years post‑qualification experience. Member of relevant Clinical Excellence Network. Evidence of relevant post‑graduate training, internal or external. Desirable Qualifications 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr