Description

These positions have a starting salary of £48,105 per annum pro-rata to £51,923 (inclusive of market supplement) (NHS Band 7 equivalent) for working 36 hours per week across 42 weeks of the year. We will also consider applicants who would like to work a 28.80 hour week for 42 weeks a year (£38,484 per annum inclusive of market supplement).

We are excited to be offering opportunities for Highly Experienced Speech and Language Therapists to join our leadership team here at Surrey County Council.

These position are based within the team who work in mainstream and specialist schools across our four quadrants, and with severe to profoundly deaf preschool children and their families.

Our four quadrants are:

• North West (covering Woking, Runnymede and Surrey Heath) 
• South West (covering Guildford and Waverley) 
• North East (covering Epsom & Ewell, Spelthorne and Elmbridge) 
• South East (covering Reigate & Banstead, Mole Valley and Tandridge)

Rewards and Benefits

• This is 42 week post with 10 weeks non term time, there are 15 additional days (pro rata for 4 day workers) during schools holidays for CPD, supervision and project working
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Paid fees for RCSLT membership and HCPC 
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• A team of students, therapists and assistants led by a Therapies Manager who is an SLT 
• Comprehensive clinical supervision programme including a buddy, 1:1 meetings with line manager, extensive in house training programme and formal external training opportunities, access to clinical effectiveness groups, case study groups, termly study days, encouragement to join and attend CEN's relating to practice

About the Team

The School-Aged Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Service is part of Surrey's local offer to support the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities of children and young people within mainstream schools and specialist provision. The Service is part of the Inclusion and Additional Needs Team in Surrey's Children, Families and Lifelong Learning directorate, working collaboratively with other teams such as Educational Psychology, Specialist Teachers, REMA and Behaviour Support. 

We are a large team (over 150) working across the four geographical quadrants of Surrey, each managed by a Quadrant Lead. The teams in each quadrant are made up of Therapists and Assistants. There are a team of Highly Specialist / Clinical Team Leads in each geographical area who work together to support the team and support service development. We are committed to offering student placements across our range of provisions.

Our aim is for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs to receive the right support at the right time. We do this through our universal offer of advice, signposting and training, a targeted offer of modelling and coaching and specialist assessment and intervention for those needing this level of support. We aim to equip families and professionals with the skills and resources to work together to help and support children with SLCN. We work with children and young people with EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plan) and those at SEN (Special Education Needs) support.

The Opportunities

• Post 1: We are looking for an experienced SLT in the field of deafness to become one of two Team Leads for our specialist deaf team in the North East of Surrey.
• Post 2: We are looking for an experienced SLT with a passion for working with children and young people in secondary and post-16 settings to lead new pathways for supporting CYP within this age group in the South West of Surrey
• Post 3: We are looking for an experienced SLT to lead the teams working in our Specialist Schools for Children with additional needs in the North West of Surrey

As a Highly Specialist SLT / Clinical Team Lead you will hold your own specialist clinical caseload in an area of your expertise, you will also provide support for others working within that specialism e.g. deafness, secondary, post 16, Specialist Schools for children with additional needs. 

You will have a management role in one of the Quadrant teams which includes working alongside the other Team Leads to support and develop an enthusiastic and friendly team who work in mainstream and specialist schools across the quadrant and with severe to profoundly deaf preschool children and their families. Through a joint up approach with colleagues across Surrey, you will ensure the wider team is informed of current research and evidence base, and that clinical practice is of high quality.

In your role you will provide clinical supervision and line management to members of the SLT Team and support with second opinions, observation, training and shadowing opportunities for colleagues. You will work with management on the operational and strategic development of services to our schools across Surrey. 

You will also provide advice at educational panels.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• SLT background with at least 5 years post graduate experience, and specific experience and training around supporting pupils with deafness, school- aged secondary pupils, post 16, working in Specialist Schools for children with additional needs. 
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum and Code of Practice and experience in working within a tiered model of support e.g. Balance Model 
• Experience of working within an effective multidisciplinary team
• Flexibility to adapt both clinical approach and communication style to ensure that assessment, reports, therapy inputs and outcomes are functional and client centred
• Experience of training and positively influencing practice in large staff teams and line managing / supporting others 
• A continuing commitment to learning and development of self and others particularly with regard to the evidence base and research 
• A BSc (Hons) degree or masters in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registered membership of the Health and Care Professions Council and Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Contact us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Barbara Paulger, Speech and Language Therapy Service Manager by e-mail at barbara.paulger1@surreycc.gov.uk

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 22.05.2024 with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Our Values 

Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. 

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. 

Our Commitment 

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: 

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application 
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form 

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. 

Back   Apply online