Overview
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 participate in research projects, special interest groups and be part of a wider clinical network that meets regularly for training and development?
Do you want flexibility and the ability to work creatively to deliver specialist assessments and interventions fostering independence within an education setting?
Do you want to contribute to developing an enhanced clinical offer by supporting the growth of colleagues, apprentices, students and therapy assistants?
Work for an employer awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running.
Does working 4 days a week with full pay sound like a dream? It doesn’t have to be. Come and work for Outcomes First Group!
Role
Job Title: Lead Clinician – Psychotherapist
Location: Orchard Manor School, Norfolk PE34 3HT
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks
Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the in-house Clinical Team at Orchard Manor School, working in collaboration with the school’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Regional Clinical Lead. Balance clinical leadership with maintaining a therapy caseload. Deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for pupils who may present with complex profiles of need linked to autism, neurodivergence, developmental trauma, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Align work with EHCP targets using OFG’s all/group/individual clinical approaches. Coordinate line management of onsite clinical team members and lead the service development of the school-based clinical service alongside the school SLT and Regional Clinical Lead.
Maintain a person-centred, empowering approach and safeguard-focused practice. Contribute to outcomes-focused service delivery and ongoing improvement of the clinical school-based service.
Qualifications
* Degree qualification in a specific discipline; at least 5 years’ experience as a clinician with leadership and managerial experience
* Valid professional registration and membership of a 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 related to clinical and research activities
* Experience providing supervision and supporting a therapy team
* Ability to work independently and adapt to a growing and developing clinical service
* Experience of multi-professional work within the designated specialty (preferred)
* Full UK valid driving licence and access to own vehicle
Location, context and team
Location: Orchard Manor School, Norfolk PE34 3HT – Orchard Manor School forms part of the Options Autism brand and is an independent specialist day school serving children and young people aged 4–16.
* Welcome to Orchard Manor School
* Education - Options Autism
Why join us
We offer a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, plus a flexible benefits package:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
* Wellbeing support and health checks
* Policy of 80% pay for 80% of contractual hours (4DWW) – probation dependent
* Family Growth Support with enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatment support
* A wide range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
* Discounts and cycle to work / electric car schemes
* Critical illness cover
Safeguarding and recruitment All successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks, enhanced DBS and social media checks where applicable. Outcomes First Group reserves the right to close vacancies early. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people and to fair recruitment processes in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Note: This description is intended to be a concise summary of the role and is not exhaustive. Further details will be provided in the Job Description and Person Specification attached to the vacancy.
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