Lead clinician/occupational therapist

About the Role

We are looking for a Lead Clinician - Occupational Therapist to manage our in‑house Clinical Team at Bankside College. 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.

Responsibilities

• Clinically lead the team and hold a therapy caseload.
• Deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for students with complex profiles of need.
• Meet the needs of EHCP plans in a target‑led manner via OFG and group/individual clinical ways of working.
• Coordinate line management of the onsite clinical team.
• Lead on the service development of the clinical school‑based service alongside the SLT and Regional Clinical Lead.
• Maintain a person‑centred, empowering approach with a strong safeguarding culture.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy.
• Registered Practitioner with the HCPC or other approved governing body.
• Valid and up to date 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 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 area.

Benefits

• Life Assurance.
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
• Wide range of mental health support services and physical health checks.
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and paid fertility treatment support.
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits.
• 100+ discount options valid in the UK and abroad.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
• Critical illness cover.

About Outcomes First Group

At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child has the ability to thrive when given access to a learning environment designed for their success. We exist to provide, champion and develop an exceptional education that is research‑led and tailored around the abilities and aspirations of the individual – a commitment that shapes tomorrow's leaders, cultivates a lifelong love of learning and equips young minds to craft their own bright futures. We champion smaller class sizes, personalised learning plans and a curriculum that prepares students for success both in and beyond the classroom.

Location & Salary

Bewdley, Worcestershire – £50k – £60k DOE. Full Time.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.