Overview
Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your clinical career, all whilst working with a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to participate in research projects, special interest groups and to be part of a wider clinical network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want flexibility and the ability to work creatively to deliver specialist assessments and interventions fostering independence within an education setting? Working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running and offering 4 days a week with full pay is a dream – it can be.
Job Details
* Job Title: Lead Clinician - Occupational Therapist
* Location: Dibden Park School – Hampshire SO45 5TD
* Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 FTE DOE
* Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm
* Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full‑time contract can be discussed based on personal circumstances)
* Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own transport
Responsibilities
* Manage the in‑house Clinical Team at Dibden Park School.
* Work collaboratively with the school’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Regional Clinical Lead.
* Occupy a dual role of clinical leader and therapist caseload holder.
* Deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for students with complex profiles, including autism, neuro‑divergence, developmental trauma and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
* Focus on meeting EHCP plans, operating within the OFG ‘all’, ‘group’ and ‘individual’ clinical ways of working.
* Coordinate the line management of the onsite clinical team and lead service development of the clinical school‑based service alongside SLT and the Regional Clinical Lead.
* Maintain a person‑centred, empowering approach, ensuring a strong safeguarding culture and that pupils are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them.
Qualifications
* HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
* Valid and up‑to‑date professional registration & membership of a professional body (e.g. BPS).
* Minimum 2 years post‑qualification experience, preferably in a child/education setting and preferably with management experience.
* 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 providing supervision and supporting a therapy team.
* Ability to work independently and dynamically 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.
Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
* Access to first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks.
* Work 80% of contractual hours for 100% of pay, giving more time for personal priorities (subject to successful completion of probation).
* Inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, plus paid fertility treatment support.
* Range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits.
* Discount options valid in the UK and abroad.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
* Critical illness cover.
Additional Information
All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS. Outcomes First Group reserves the right to close vacancies early. The role is part of the Outcomes First Group, a leading provider of world‑class education across England, Scotland and Wales.
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