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Job Title: Lead Clinician Practitioner Psychologist
Location: Hillingdon Manor School – Middlesex UB8 3HD
Contract: Permanent, Term time only (there may be scope for this to be a full time contract (52 weeks). If this is your preference, please get in touch.)
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE FTE plus £5000 Welcome Bonus (payable as one payment of £2,500 after one month and another of £2,500 upon completing your probation. T&C's apply.)
Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
About the role
We are seeking a Lead Clinician Practitioner Psychologist to manage our Clinical Team at Hillingdon Manor School. The role involves clinical leadership, managing a therapy caseload, and developing the clinical service in collaboration with the school’s SLT and Clinical Locality Lead. The successful candidate will deliver assessments and interventions for students with complex needs, coordinate team management, and contribute to staff training and service development.
This role requires a resilient, enthusiastic individual with a therapeutic approach, decision-making skills, and the ability to manage workload and supervise others. The postholder will support the integration of clinical services and deliver wellbeing strategies aligned with EHCPs. Our clinical team maintains a nurturing environment prioritizing safeguarding and student involvement, aiming to empower vulnerable individuals.
Location: Hillingdon Manor School, Middlesex UB8 3HD
About the Group
Outcomes First Group is a leading provider of special needs education, recognized for quality and positive outcomes. In 2024, it was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year. Our brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. More information can be found at: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
* Masters or doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Educational, Forensic, or Counselling Psychology, or a recognized degree in Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy
* Valid professional registration (e.g., HCPC, BPS)
* Experience working with autistic individuals and those with complex needs
* Strong report writing skills
* Experience supervising therapy teams
* Ability to work independently and within a growing clinical service
* Experience in multi-professional team work and leadership
* Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle
For more details, refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. To discuss the role further, contact [email protected].
Why work for us?
We offer flexible benefits, including life assurance, mental health support, family growth support, and a benefits platform with discounts, cycle schemes, electric car purchase, and critical illness cover. Our focus is on making a positive impact on pupils’ lives, fostering a safeguarding culture, and supporting staff wellbeing.
All applicants will undergo social media screening and DBS checks. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive high volumes of applications.
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