Civic Recruitment Limited
Speech & Language Therapist
Guildford
£59.6k/yr
Posted about 2 months ago
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12 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Title: Speech & Language Therapist
Job Purpose
To provide specialist speech and language therapy assessment, advice, intervention, and support to school-aged children and young people with speech, language, and communication needs. The postholder will manage a defined caseload, deliver evidence-based therapy programmes, monitor outcomes, and work collaboratively with families, schools, and multidisciplinary professionals to help children achieve their educational and developmental potential.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
- Assess, diagnose, and provide specialist speech and language therapy interventions for children and young people with speech, language, and communication needs.
- Manage a defined caseload, including children with complex needs requiring multidisciplinary input.
- Develop and implement individual therapy plans and measurable outcomes.
- Monitor, review, and evaluate progress using speech and language therapy and educational outcome measures.
- Provide written and verbal reports, recommendations, and feedback to families, schools, and relevant professionals.
Multi-Agency Working
- Work collaboratively with teachers, educational staff, health professionals, parents, carers, and partner agencies.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary assessments and planning to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.
- Provide professional advice and guidance to schools and families on communication needs and intervention strategies.
Leadership and Supervision
- Provide support, mentoring, and professional guidance to junior therapists and Speech and Language Therapy Assistants.
- Set objectives and monitor the effectiveness of delegated therapy programmes.
- Support the development of service standards, policies, and best practice.
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Service Development
- Contribute to service improvement initiatives and professional developments.
- Assist in the implementation and review of therapy programmes, policies, and procedures.
- Participate in audits, outcome measurement, and quality assurance activities.
Safeguarding and Compliance
- Comply with safeguarding, confidentiality, and information governance requirements.
- Identify and escalate risks, concerns, complaints, and safeguarding issues appropriately.
- Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
Experience Required
Essential
- Experience managing a caseload of children and young people with speech, language, and communication needs.
- Experience undertaking specialist assessments, diagnosis, and intervention planning.
- Experience working collaboratively with schools, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience preparing reports and maintaining clinical records.
- Experience supporting or supervising less experienced therapists, assistants, or support staff.
Desirable
- Experience working within special schools or specialist educational settings.
- Experience supporting children with complex communication needs.
- Experience in service development, training, or quality improvement activities.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Degree or equivalent recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
- Enhanced DBS clearance.
Desirable
- Postgraduate training or specialist qualifications in one or more of the following areas:
- Dysphagia
- PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System)
- Makaton
- TEACCH
- Speech Disorders
Skills and Competencies
- Advanced knowledge of speech, language, and communication disorders.
- Strong clinical assessment and intervention skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build effective relationships with children, families, schools, and professionals.
- Excellent organisational and caseload management skills.
- Strong problem-solving and clinical decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and clinical record management systems.
- Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and information governance requirements.
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Additional Information
- Location: Surrey
- Working Hours: 35 hours per week
- Pay Rate: £32.76 per hour (Umbrella)
- Reporting To: Clinical Team Leader
- Service Area: Speech and Language Therapy, Children, Schools and Families
- Travel Requirement: Regular travel may be required across the allocated geographical area within Surrey.
- Contract Type: Temporary contract (subject to service requirements).
- Professional Registration: HCPC registration and RCSLT membership must be maintained throughout employment.
- DBS Requirement: Enhanced DBS clearance required.
- Supervision: Regular clinical supervision, peer support, and continuing professional development opportunities provided.
- Management Responsibility: May involve supervision and support of Speech and Language Therapy Assistants and junior therapists.
- Work Environment: The postholder may work across mainstream schools, specialist centres, and special school settings within Surrey.
- Payment Schedule: Bi-weekly
- Start Date: Immediate start available
- Closing Date: Applications closing soon – early applications are encouraged
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