Speech and Language Therapy Clinical Lead

The School-Aged Speech and Language Therapy Service is a vital part of Surrey County Council's local SEND offer. We collaborate within the Early Intervention and Prevention Service, working closely with Educational Psychology and specialist teaching teams to provide integrated support. We are also working closely with colleagues to design and deliver our 'Experts at Hand' offer, as part of the proposed Government SEND reforms. Our mission is to deliver tailored assessments and interventions; empowering families and professionals with the skills to support children with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN). We offer universal, targeted and specialist support across all our mainstream and specialist provisions. We are searching for an enthusiastic leader who is motivated by the opportunity to enhance our evidence-based service, ensuring positive outcomes for children and young people in Surrey. As our Clinical Lead, you will:

• Collaborate with the Service Manager and Area Leads to shape strategic directions
• Be responsible for the CPD element of whole team study days
• Have oversight of the clinical development of staff through monitoring of clinical group discussions, case study discussion and peer support groups
• Be a lead for the research and project portfolio, and act as a resource for others leading on projects
• Not hold a fixed caseload but use your clinical expertise to provide second opinions and pick up complex cases where needed
• Lead on Newly Qualified therapist induction, offers and processes, Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
  
  A BSc (Hons) in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent), HCPC registration and membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Additional post graduate training in a specialist clinical area
• Up to date knowledge of research in Speech and Language Therapy, particularly within the school aged and post 16 populations
• Experience of line management or supervision
• Experience of leading a team
• Evidence of additional learning and study in leadership
• Experience of leading on, or significantly contributing to, a project, demonstrating strong project management ability
Surrey has both urban and rural areas and therapists will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) will be required for this role.

The starting salary for this position is 64,486 - 69,898 per annum for 36 hours per week, across 52 weeks per year (inclusive of market supplement)., Our Offer to You
• Paid RCSLT membership and HCPC fees
• Belonging to a team of students, therapists and assistants led by a Therapies Manager who is an SLT
• Comprehensive clinical supervision programme including 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, and encouragement to join and attend CEN's relating to practice
• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents