The South-West Surrey Speech and Language Therapy team is looking for two Therapists, one role will be working in specialist autism schools and the other in SEMH schools and the Youth Justice service. You will work as part of a small team including Therapists and Assistants, and be supported by a Team Lead with highly specialist skills. This post will be combined with other clinical interests, including mainstream or dysphagia work. The Speech and Language Therapy Service is part of Surrey County Council’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 Early Intervention, Prevention and Support Service in Surrey’s Children, Families and Lifelong Learning Directorate and works collaboratively with other teams such as Educational Psychology, Specialist Teachers and SEN teams. The Surrey SLT service is a large team of over 150 qualified Therapists and non‑qualified Therapy Assistants. We have excellent supervision and CPD models plus a rolling in‑house training programme; we are committed to continuous learning and development.
Responsibilities
* Clinical decision making in conjunction with school/college staff around the level of support needed to achieve the best possible outcome for the children and young people on your defined caseload.
* Working with Speech and Language Therapy Assistants, setting targets for the children and young people they are supporting, and monitoring the delivery and outcomes of their work.
* Assessment, advice and intervention for children with a range of speech, language and communication needs within your caseload. For complex needs requiring a joint multidisciplinary approach, you will be supported by your clinical team leader.
* Supporting junior members of the team, line‑managing others and taking on students.
* Contributing to and delivering training for schools and others in the team.
Qualifications
* Qualified Speech and Language Therapist with a degree and a minimum of 2 years’ experience working as an SLT with completed NQP competencies.
* Registered with the HCPC and RCSLT, and eligible to work in the UK.
* Working knowledge of the English education system including the National Curriculum and SEND code of practice.
* Experience of supporting and training others including newly qualified therapists, assistants, students and work‑experience placements.
* Evidence of using a range of evidence‑based interventions to support children and young people.
* Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle, willing to travel across a wide geographical area.
Application Questions
* Are you registered with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)?
* Do you have a minimum of two years’ experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist with completed NQP competencies?
* Do you have working knowledge of the English education system including the National Curriculum and SEND code of practice?
* Please briefly describe a speech and language strategy or approach that you have supported staff or children to successfully use in the classroom, and explain how you measured its success.
Our Offer to You
* 42‑week contract, working across term‑time and an additional flexible 15 days for CPD, project work and supervision activities as well as 10 weeks holiday in non‑term time.
* Part of 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 and enhanced probation support, termly whole‑team study days, encouragement to join and attend CENs relating to practice.
* Opportunities to develop management skills by taking on line management of assistants or experienced autonomous therapists (NQPs who have completed competencies) and taking students; training and support is provided.
* Paid RCSLT membership and HCPC fees.
* An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing.
* 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 per year.
* Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources.
#J-18808-Ljbffr