Lead Clinician

p Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your clinical career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting?    /ppDo you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider clinical network that meets regularly for training amp; development? /ppDo you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist assessments and interventions fostering independence within an education setting? /ppDo you want to be part of developing an enhanced clinical offer through supporting the growth of colleagues, apprentices, students and therapy assistants? /ppHow about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running?    /ppDoes working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?!* It doesn#39;t have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!  /ppstrongJob Title: /strong strongLead Clinician /strong /ppstrongLocation: /strong strongWessex Lodge School – Somerset BA11 4LA/strong/ppstrongSalary:  /strong strong£50,000 - £60, 000 dependent on experience /strong /ppstrongHours:   /strong strong37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm Full-time and Part-time hours available/strong/ppstrongContract:     /strong strongFixed Term (Maternity Cover) /strong(Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances) /ppIn a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out.  Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. /ppstrongAbout the Group:/strong  /ppOutcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. /ppstrongOur Vision/strong /ppEmpower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. /ppstrongOur Mission/strong /ppWe commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. /ppstrongOur Promise/strong /pulliWE LISTEN. We never assume. /liliWE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen. /liliWE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another. /li/ulpOur Promisestrong /strongdescribes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together and behave. It represents what’s truly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day. It#39;s the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual.    /ppstrongThe role:/strong  /ppWe are looking for a Lead Clinician to manage our in-house Clinical Team at Wessex Lodge School based in Somerset. The postholder will work collaboratively with both the school’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Regional Clinical Lead. The role will be split between clinically leading the team and holding a therapy caseload. Working collaboratively with the team, the postholder will deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our students who may present with complex profiles of need as a result of autism and other types of neurodivergence, developmental trauma and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.  Meeting the needs of EHCP plans will be a primary focus in this role, target led, via the OFG ‘all’, ‘group’ and ‘individual’ clinical ways of working, embedded into our clinical practice. They will also be responsible for coordinating the line management of the members of the onsite clinical team and leading on the service development of the clinical school-based service, alongside the school SLT and Regional Clinical Lead.  /ppOur Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK.  With this in mind, we are looking for a Lead Clinician who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. /ppstrongLocation: Wessex Lodge School – Somerset BA11 4LA – Wessex Lodge school /strongforms part of our Acorn Education brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting young people aged 11 – 16/pulliWelcome to Wessex Lodge School /liliSchool Finder - Acorn /li/ulpstrongFor further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. /strong  /ppstrongEssential Criteria:/strong /pulliDegree or Masters in Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychotherapy or Doctorate in Psychology /liliValid and up to date professional Registration amp; membership of professional body e.g. BPS /liliExperience within the specialist client group; working with autistic individuals and/or those with complex needs. /liliClear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities /liliExperience of providing supervision and supporting a therapy team /liliAbility to work independently /liliAbility to work dynamically and within a growing and developing clinical service /liliExperience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated specialty preferred /liliFull UK valid driving licence and access to own vehicle /li/ulpstrongWhy work for us?/strong  /ppAlongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options:  /pp strongBenefits/strong  /ppstrongYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:/strong  /pulliLife Assurance  /liliPension scheme with options to increase your contributions  /lili“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks  /lili*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit /liliFamily Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. /liliA wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits  /lili100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad  /liliCycle to Work Schemes  /liliElectric Car Purchase Scheme  /liliCritical illness cover strong  /strong /li/ulpstrongAt Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS/strong  /ppstrongWe reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity./strong  /ppstrongOutcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales./strong /pp strongJob Ref: /strong 285248/pp#Leadclinician#Psychologyi#CareersinEducation#SpecialEducation#CareersinCare #CareersinSpecialEducation #Therapists/i /ppi#1/i /p