Speech and Language Therapy Clinical Team Lead Dysphagia

Overview

You will lead the dysphagia services for schools across Surrey as a Clinical Team Lead/Highly Specialist SLT. You will manage a specialist team, provide clinical supervision, and drive service development in mainstream and special schools. You’ll stay connected to the latest evidence and ensure high-quality practice across the team. This role offers a supportive, CPD-focused environment with opportunities to shape SLT services and work across education and health settings. A strong impact awaits in improving outcomes for children with speech, language, and dysphagia needs.

Pay / Benefits

• paid RCSLT membership and HCPC fees
• flexible working options around school core hours
• generous local government pension
• learning and development hub
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• carers leave and volunteering days

Responsibilities

• Hold a specialist clinical caseload and provide clinical supervision and line management to SLT team members
• Provide high-quality dysphagia supervision and support colleagues in dysphagia competencies
• Promote evidence-based practice by aligning with current research across Surrey
• Contribute to operational and strategic development of school-based services across Surrey
• Support management in developing a cohesive, motivated team including student placements
• Foster cross-team collaboration to ensure high-quality clinical practice and knowledge sharing

Key requirements

• BSc (Hons) in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registration and RCSLT membership
• 5+ years post-graduate SLT experience with Specialist level Dysphagia competency (5.4 Advanced on EDS)
• Working knowledge of the English education system, Curriculum, and SEND code of practice
• Experience in line management and supporting others including students and assistants
• Experience in a multidisciplinary team and in training/impacting practice in large staff groups
• Commitment to continuous learning and evidence-based practice
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Experience building relationships with families and education providers

• leadership and people management
• excellent communication and collaboration
• strategic thinking and problem solving
• Specialist Dysphagia competency (5.4 Advanced level on EDS)
• Knowledge of National Curriculum and SEND code of practice
• Evidence-based practice and clinical supervision

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