Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

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Reference:

SCC/TP/287912/1774 Positions:

4 Category:

Speech and Language Therapy Contract type:

Permanent Working hours:

36 hours per week across 42 weeks per year Posted on:

24 December 2024 Closing date:

21 January 2025 Location:

Woking, Reigate Weybridge and Guildford, Surrey Description

This role has a competitive starting salary of £40,761 per annum (including market supplement), based on 36 hours per week across 42 weeks a year (equivalent to a Band 6 NHS post) pro-rata to £43,996 full-time equivalent. Are you an enthusiastic, qualified Speech and Language Therapist with over 2 years' experience looking to develop your skills in working with school aged children? If so, we can offer great opportunities to join our skilled, supportive and solution-focused team where you will develop the speech, language and communication skills of children with a range of clinical diagnoses e.g. developmental language disorder, severe and complex learning difficulties, dysphagia, autism. We have posts in: North West Surrey (Woking, Runnymede, Surrey Heath) North East Surrey (Weybridge, Epsom & Ewell, Spelthorne, and Elmbridge) - 3 days per week part-time position available South West Surrey (Guildford and Waverley) South East Surrey (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 Belonging to 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 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 Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team The Surrey SLT service is a large team (over 160) 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. About the Role Your main duties in the role of Specialist Speech and Language Therapist will include: 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 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 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. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: 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, and permission to work in the UK 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 Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Therapists will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. 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 job advert closes at 23:59 on 21.01.2025 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. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants 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.

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