Job summary This role has a competitive starting salary of £40,761 per annum based on 36 hours per week across 42 weeks a year (equivalent to a Band 6 NHS post) pro-rata to £43,996. We can offer great opportunities to join our supportive and solution-focused team where you will develop the speech, language and communication skills of children with a range of clinical diagnosis. We have posts in: NW Surrey (Woking, Runnymede, Surrey Heath) NE Surrey (Weybridge, Epsom & Ewell, Spelthorne, and Elmbridge) SWSurrey (Guildford and Waverley) SESurrey (Reigate & Banstead and Tandridge) Rewards and Benefits 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 Comprehensive clinical supervision programme including a buddy, 1:1 meetings, extensive in house & external training opportunities, clinical effectiveness groups, case study groups and enhanced probation support, termly whole-team study days Opportunities to develop management skills by taking on line management of assistants or NQPs. Training and support provided Paid RCSLT membership and HCPC fees Extensive Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave Generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping 3 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub Main duties of the job Clinical decision making in conjunction with school/college staff around the level of support needed to achieve the best possible outcome for the young people on your defined caseload Working with assistants, setting targets for the children and young people they are supporting, and monitoring of 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 Supporting junior members of the team, line managing others and taking on students You will work in partnership with other colleagues to ensure a holistic and child centred approach to identifying and meeting children and young people's needs. Some examples are: Working in the community in close partnership with Advisory Teachers of the Deaf and the wider Physical and Sensory Support team to deliver a service to preschool deaf children and their families in their homes and in nursery settings Working with occupational therapists in our feeding pathways and MDT working in Specialist schools Joint assessments with educational psychologists Supporting the development and delivery of the annual service plan linked to the organisational aims and strategies About us The Surrey SLT service is a large team of both qualified therapists and non-qualified therapy assistants working in mainstream and specialist provisions through primary, secondary and colleges, with some opportunities for a preschool caseload. We have excellent supervision and CPD models plus a rolling in-house training programme; we are committed to continuous learning and development. We champion our team and one of our Therapists was voted People's Choice in the Surrey Stars Awards receiving over 500 votes showing just how well the service is regarded in the organisation We are a forward thinking service and were involved with the RCSLT and Reading University around the dysphagia competences linked to student placements. 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. We aim to deliver the right support at the right time, through assessment and intervention; equipping families and professionals with the skills and resources to work together to support children with SLCN. We offer universal, targeted and specialist support for children, families, and the school workforce; working with children and young people with EHCPs and those at SEN support following Surrey's Graduated Response. We also have a specialist dysphagia service and specialist deaf service. Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £40,761 to £43,947 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Term time hours Reference number SCC/TP/287912/1774V2 Job locations Weybridge Weybridge KT13 0YP Job description Job responsibilities Please see above and below for more information about this fantastic opportunity with Surrey County Council Job description Job responsibilities Please see above and below for more information about this fantastic opportunity with Surrey County Council Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and a minimum of 2 years' experience working as an SLT (slightly less with signed off completion of NQP competencies may be considered) Registration with the HCPC and RCSLT Permission to work in the UK Valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle Experience Essential An understanding of the English education system including the National Curriculum and SEND code of practice Enthusiasm to support the development of the team and service Experience of leading and supporting others including newly qualified therapists, assistants, students, work experience placements A range of evidence-based interventions used to support children and young people For consideration for working in our specialist dysphagia service you will need experience of working with children with eating and swallowing disorders and a keen interest in extending your clinical expertise in this field For consideration for working in our school based/college service with children needing support with speech, language and communication within a range of diagnoses you will need experience of working within school/college environments and age groups and a keen interest in extending their clinical expertise in this field Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and a minimum of 2 years' experience working as an SLT (slightly less with signed off completion of NQP competencies may be considered) Registration with the HCPC and RCSLT Permission to work in the UK Valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle Experience Essential An understanding of the English education system including the National Curriculum and SEND code of practice Enthusiasm to support the development of the team and service Experience of leading and supporting others including newly qualified therapists, assistants, students, work experience placements A range of evidence-based interventions used to support children and young people For consideration for working in our specialist dysphagia service you will need experience of working with children with eating and swallowing disorders and a keen interest in extending your clinical expertise in this field For consideration for working in our school based/college service with children needing support with speech, language and communication within a range of diagnoses you will need experience of working within school/college environments and age groups and a keen interest in extending their clinical expertise in this field Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Surrey County Council Address Weybridge Weybridge KT13 0YP Employer's website https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)