About this role
Job summary
The starting salary for this position is £64,486 - £69,898 per annum for 36 hours per week, across 52 weeks per year.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Join Our Leadership Team as a Clinical Lead in Surrey!
Surrey County Council's Speech and Language Therapy Service is excited to invite dedicated professionals to apply for a new Clinical Lead opportunity based in Woking.
Our Offer to You
Paid RCSLT membership and HCPC feesComprehensive 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 practice26 days holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years serviceOption to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leaveA generous local government salary related pensionUp to 5 days of carers leave and 2 paid volunteering days per yearPaternity, adoption and dependents leaveAn Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeingLearning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resourcesWellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shoppingA chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
Main duties of the job
As our Clinical Lead, you will:
Collaborate with the Service Manager and Area Leads to shape strategic directionsBe responsible for the CPD element of whole team study daysHave oversight of the clinical development of staff through monitoring of clinical group discussions, case study discussion and peer support groupsBe a lead for the research and project portfolio, and act as a resource for others leading on projectsNot hold a fixed caseload but use your clinical expertise to provide second opinions and pick up complex cases where neededLead on Newly Qualified therapist induction, offers and processes
About us
The School-Aged Speech and Language Therapy Service is a vital part of Surrey County Councils 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. 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.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
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.
Our Commitment
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and haveevidencedyou meet theminimumcriteria, we guarantee you an interview.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see above and below for complete information about this fantastic opportunity with Surrey County Council's innovative Speech and Language Therapy service.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 28th June 2026 with interviews taking place on the 3rd July 2026.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A BSc (Hons) in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent) HCPC registration Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Eligibility to work in the UK Full driving licence which allows you to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle
Experience Essential
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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Surrey County Council
Address Woking
Woking
GU21 6JD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)