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Practitioner psychologist

Kirkby Lonsdale
Outcomes First
Posted: 6 September
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Clinical Recruitment Resourcer - Internal recruitment for our growing Clinical and Wellbeing Teams - Opportunities throughout the UK

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your psychological therapy career - All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting?

Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider psychological therapy network that meets regularly for training & development?

Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist psychological assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?

Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced psychological therapy offer through supporting the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants?

How about working for an employer who has been 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! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!


The role

We are looking for a Practitioner Psychologist to join our in-house clinical team at Underley Gardens School. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver psychological assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Psychological Practice Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding a psychological caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to school development, staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.

Location: Underley Gardens School – Kirkby Lonsdale – Underley Gardens School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 5 – 19

* Registered with the HCPC
* Doctoral level degree in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic/Educational Psychology (or equivalent if qualified prior to introduction of relevant Doctorate)
* Relevant previous experience, working in related settings or with related client group
* Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working (working with both clinical and non-clinical, internal and external agencies)
* Experience of effectively communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
* Experience of effectively working at different systems within an organisation e.g. service development, group and individual levels
* Experience of working via a model of: “assess, plan, do and review”
* Experience of effectively using consultation as a method of service delivery
* Adequate competence in all core areas of psychological practice, meets HCPC practice standards
* Knowledge of client group and their needs
* Knowledge of trauma informed practice and neuro-diversity
* Ability to develop formulations and use these to inform clinical intervention plans and recommendations for others
* Ability to develop and deliver training to different cohorts of people
* Ability to write coherent and accurate clinical records, including observation records, consultation records, reports and intervention plans
* Experience of working with specific client group (e.g. neuro-diverse and/or SEMH) and setting type (e.g. schools and/or residential care)
* Experience of providing supervision to others
* Working knowledge of current philosophies and principles underpinning services for those within the specific client group
* Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group
* Post qualification training in topics related to role, service and/or client group
* Training in evidence-based interventions/approaches


Why work for us?

Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options:

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you\'ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:

* £2,000 training allowance
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services

and physical health checks

* You\’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
* Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover

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

We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.


Seniority level

* Mid-Senior level


Employment type

* Full-time


Job function

* Education
* Higher Education

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