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Job Title: Clinical Psychologist
Location: Closeburn House School, Dumfriesshire, DG3 5HP
Hours: 15 hours per week, 08.30am - 4.30pm (2 days a week)
Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks
Salary: £51,150 – £58,000 pro rata, DOE
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.
About the Group: Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools meet social and emotional needs of pupils facing trauma or adversity, and support autistic pupils, among other services. Our vision and values guide our practice and behaviours across sites.
Why work for us? We offer a £2,000 training allowance and a range of benefits as part of our flexible rewards package.
Responsibilities
* Deliver psychological assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs.
* Hold a psychological caseload with full support from a designated clinical supervisor and site lead.
* Contribute to school development, staff training and consultation as required.
* Work collaboratively within the education team and adhere to the OFG Psychological Practice Ways of Working.
* Assist in developing an enhanced psychological therapy offer by supporting apprentices, students and therapy assistants.
* Engage in research projects, special interest groups and participate in a wider psychological therapy network for training and development.
Qualifications
* Registered with the HCPC.
* Doctoral level degree in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic/Educational Psychology (or equivalent if qualified prior to introduction of relevant Doctorate).
* Relevant experience in related settings or with related client groups.
* Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working, communicating with families/relatives and carers, and working across different systems within an organisation.
* Experience of assessment, planning, intervention and review; experience using consultation as a service delivery method.
* Adequate competence in core areas of psychological practice, meets HCPC standards; knowledge of trauma-informed practice and neuro-diversity.
* Ability to develop formulations, training delivery, and to write coherent clinical records and reports.
* Excellent communication and IT skills; ability to work with a range of professionals; ongoing CPD.
* Ability to travel on company business; full driving licence and access to a car.
* Desirable: experience with specific client groups or settings; supervision experience; knowledge of relevant legislation and post-qualification training.
Benefits
* Flexible benefits package including health and wellbeing support, life assurance, pension options and wellbeing services.
* Family Growth Support with enhanced parental leave and fertility treatment support.
* Access to 100’s of discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, and additional health benefits.
Our safeguarding commitment: All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks. The organisation reserves the right to close vacancies early. This recruitment process aligns with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Job Ref: 287192
Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications as stated in the original posting and is intended for refinement to improve formatting and clarity.
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