Speech & Language Therapist - Woking

Job Introduction
As a Band 5 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 5 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.

Our Band 5 Speech & Language Therapists are part of the Paediatric Therapy team and will manage a general caseload of children with a range of varied and complex needs while accessing appropriate support and supervision. Newly qualified practitioners will work towards autonomous practice with formal supervision from their line manager.

Our Band 5 Speech & Language Therapists will devise child-centred therapy plans using evidence-based practice to ensure that the individual’s full potential is developed or maintained.

Base
The post holder will be based at a site within their local quadrant of Surrey. This could be an admin base or a clinical base. Admin bases are located in Woking, Guildford, Chertsey, Epsom, and Redhill.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support and advice to children, parents, and families regarding therapy needs, using clear and appropriate communication.
• Share and receive complex or sensitive information with empathy and professionalism.
• Attend and organise multidisciplinary meetings to offer expert input on therapy needs and care planning.
• Support families coping with emotional challenges, demonstrating sensitivity and understanding.
• Prepare and maintain accurate written and electronic reports, records, and therapy documentation in line with professional standards.
• Develop, implement, and review individualised therapy programmes, ensuring accessibility for parents/carers through verbal, written, or pictorial formats.
• Conduct assessments, interpret results, and set therapy goals as part of holistic care planning.
• Communicate assessment findings to paediatricians, parents/carers, and relevant professionals, contributing to diagnosis and ongoing care.
• Make referrals to other professionals/agencies as appropriate.
• Provide supervision to students and contribute to the training of parents, carers, and educational staff.
• Deliver presentations and support the development of therapy services.
• Effectively manage and prioritise a caseload, balancing clinical and professional duties.
• Reflect on and develop own practice through supervision and continuous professional development in line with HCPC and professional standards.

The Ideal Candidate
Essential

• B.Sc. Hons or recognised degree equivalent qualification in Speech & Language Therapy; Health Care Professions Council registrar.
• Knowledge of legislation and government policies related to the specialty.
• Broad knowledge of current best practice.
• Previous SLT placement experience in the relevant clinical areas related to the post.
• Documented evidence of CPD; competent to use standardised SLT assessments.
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to deliver training.
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance in relation to current best practice and develop skills accordingly.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with children in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses relating to the post.
• Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups/Clinical excellence networks.
• Training relating to the line management and supervision of assistants and other therapists.
• Experience of training parents, other therapists, and other professionals.

Other requirements: The successful applicant will need to be a car driver.