Speech & Language Therapist
9 days ago
Guildford
Guildford, United Kingdom | Posted on 30/07/2026 12 months contract with a Local Authority Job Title: Speech & Language Therapist Job Purpose To provide specialist speech and language therapyassessment, advice, intervention, and support to school-aged children and youngpeople with speech, language, and communication needs. The postholder willmanage a defined caseload, deliver evidence-based therapy programmes, monitoroutcomes, and work collaboratively with families, schools, andmultidisciplinary professionals to help children achieve their educational anddevelopmental potential. Key Responsibilities Clinical Practice • Assess,diagnose, and provide specialist speech and language therapy interventionsfor children and young people with speech, language, and communicationneeds., • Managea defined caseload, including children with complex needs requiringmultidisciplinary input., • Developand implement individual therapy plans and measurable outcomes., • Monitor,review, and evaluate progress using speech and language therapy andeducational outcome measures., • Providewritten and verbal reports, recommendations, and feedback to families,schools, and relevant professionals. Multi-Agency Working • Workcollaboratively with teachers, educational staff, health professionals,parents, carers, and partner agencies., • Contributeto multidisciplinary assessments and planning to achieve the best outcomesfor children and young people., • Provideprofessional advice and guidance to schools and families on communicationneeds and intervention strategies. Leadership and Supervision • Providesupport, mentoring, and professional guidance to junior therapists andSpeech and Language Therapy Assistants., • Setobjectives and monitor the effectiveness of delegated therapy programmes., • Supportthe development of service standards, policies, and best practice. Service Development • Contributeto service improvement initiatives and professional developments., • Assistin the implementation and review of therapy programmes, policies, andprocedures., • Participatein audits, outcome measurement, and quality assurance activities. Safeguarding and Compliance • Complywith safeguarding, confidentiality, and information governancerequirements., • Identifyand elevate risks, concerns, complaints, and safeguarding issuesappropriately., • Maintainaccurate clinical records in accordance with professional andorganisational standards. Experience Required • Experiencemanaging a caseload of children and young people with speech, language,and communication needs., • Experienceundertaking specialist assessments, diagnosis, and intervention planning., • Experienceworking collaboratively with schools, families, and multidisciplinaryteams., • Experiencepreparing reports and maintaining clinical records., • Experiencesupporting or supervising less experienced therapists, assistants, orsupport staff., • Experienceworking within special schools or specialist educational settings., • Experiencesupporting children with complex communication needs. Qualifications • BSc(Hons) Degree or equivalent recognised qualification in Speech andLanguage Therapy., • Registrationwith the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)., • Membershipof the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)., • Postgraduatetraining or specialist qualifications in one or more of the followingareas:, • Dysphagia, • PECS(Picture Exchange Communication System), • Makaton, • TEACCH, • SpeechDisorders Skills and Competencies • Advancedknowledge of speech, language, and communication disorders., • Strongclinical assessment and intervention skills., • Abilityto build effective relationships with children, families, schools, andprofessionals., • Excellentorganisational and caseload management skills., • Strongproblem-solving and clinical decision-making abilities., • Abilityto work autonomously while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinaryteam., • GoodIT skills, including Microsoft Office and clinical record managementsystems., • Understandingof safeguarding, confidentiality, and information governance requirements. Additional Information • Location: Surrey, • WorkingHours: 35 hours per week, • ReportingTo: Clinical Team Leader, • ServiceArea: Speech and Language Therapy, Children, Schools and Families, • TravelRequirement: Regular travel may be required across the allocatedgeographical area within Surrey, • ContractType: Temporary contract (subject to service requirements), • ProfessionalRegistration: HCPC registration and RCSLT membership must bemaintained throughout employment, • DBSRequirement: Enhanced DBS clearance required, • Supervision: Regular clinical supervision, peer support, and continuing professionaldevelopment opportunities provided, • ManagementResponsibility: May involve supervision and support of Speech andLanguage Therapy Assistants and junior therapists, • WorkEnvironment: The postholder may work across mainstream schools,specialist centres, and special school settings within Surrey, • ClosingDate: Applications closing soon – early applications are encouraged #J-18808-Ljbffr