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We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a Highly Experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our leadership team in the North West of Surrey!
The starting salary for this position is £49,733 (NHS Band 7 equivalent) for working 36 hours per week, across 42 weeks of the year (inclusive of market supplement). We will also consider applicants who would like to work 28.80 hours week for 42 weeks a year.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to lead on working in our Specialist Schools for Children with Learning and Additional Needs (LAN) in the North West of Surrey. This includes working for two days a week at Philip Southcote School in Addlestone.
Rewards and Benefits
- Flexible working options around school core hours
- Paid fees for RCSLT membership and HCPC
- Mobile and agile working solutions (laptop, iPhone, online resources and assessments)
- A team of students, therapists and assistants led by a Therapies Manager who is an SLT
- Ongoing CPD opportunities including termly Study Days and, for specialist teams, access to external supervision e.g. deaf leads as well as access to a comprehensive Leadership Programme
- A structured supervision model including regular 1:1 supervision and peer supervision
- A generous local government pension scheme
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependents 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
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
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) of both qualified Therapists and non-qualified Therapy Assistants, with excellent supervision and CPD models. We work 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. 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.
About the Role
You will lead the team of Therapists and Assistants working at Philip Southcote School in Addlestone for two days a week. Philip Southcote is a large specialist secondary school that has recently expanded with satellite centres in some local mainstream schools. We have a strong on-site presence in the school with a team of three other Therapists and two assistants. You will hold your own specialist caseload as part of this role.
You will also oversee the provision and staffing in our other LAN secondary schools: Carwarden House School and The Park School, ensuring that our offer is equitable across all three schools.
You will have a management role in the North West and join six other Team Leads in supporting and developing an enthusiastic and friendly team who work in mainstream and specialist schools across the area. Through a joint up approach with colleagues across Surrey, you will ensure the wider team is informed of current research and evidence base relating to LAN, 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 CV and personal statement will clearly evidence:
- SLT background with at least 5 years post graduate experience, specifically within schools, particularly supporting pupils in Secondary and pupils with Learning and 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 equivalent 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 the NW Area Lead, Sarah O'Driscoll, via email at Sarah.O'Driscoll@surreycc.gov.uk
The job advert closes on 30th June 2024 although we will be looking at applications as they come in and may shortlist in advance of closing date. We therefore encourage an early application.
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.
