Lead Clinician

Essential: Full valid UK deriving licence and access to own vehicle

In 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., We are looking for a Lead Clinician to manage our in-house Clinical Team at New Barn School. 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, Our 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., Location: New Barn School - Berkshire RG20 8HZ - New Barn School forms part of our Acorn Education brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 6 - 19

Degree / Doctorate in Speech and Language Therapy/ Occupational Therapy/ Psychotherapy/ Psychology
Valid and up to date professional Registration & membership of professional body e.g. BPS
Experience within the specialist client group; working with autistic individuals and/or those with complex needs.
Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities
Experience of providing supervision and supporting a therapy team
Ability to work independently
Ability to work dynamically and within a growing and developing clinical service
Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated specialty preferred
Full UK valid driving licence and access to own vehicle
Why work for us?

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?

Do 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 & development?

Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist assessments and interventions fostering independence within an education setting?

How about working for an employer who has been awarded a 'Great Place to Work' for the 6th year running?

At OFG we believe in creating a better work life balance, Alongside 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

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:

Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
"Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover