Full Job Description: Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your clinical career while 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 & development? Do you want the flexibility to work creatively and deliver specialist assessments and interventions that foster independence within an education setting? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 6th year running and offers 4 days a week with full pay? Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group.
Job Title: Lead Clinician
Location: 3 Dimensions – Somerset TA20 3AJ
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 DOE & Clinical Discipline
Hours: 37.5 hours per week 8:30am - 4:30pm Mon - Fri
Contract: Permanent (52 weeks or flexibility around a term‑time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)
The role
We are looking for a Lead Clinician to manage the in‑house Clinical Team at 3 Dimensions School. The postholder will work collaboratively with the school’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Regional Clinical Lead. The role will split between clinically leading the team, supporting with therapeutic interventions, and coordinating and monitoring the embedding of whole‑school and bespoke clinically informed approaches for students with complex neurodivergent and emotional, social, and mental health (SEMH) needs. Meeting EHCP plans will be a primary focus, delivered through OFG ‘all’, ‘group’, and ‘individual’ clinical ways of working embedded in whole‑school approaches. The Lead Clinician will line‑manage the onsite clinical team and lead on service development alongside the SLT and Regional Clinical Lead, ensuring a person‑centred, empowering approach that puts pupils at the forefront.
About Outcomes First Group
At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child can thrive when given access to a learning environment designed for their success. We champion smaller class sizes, personalised learning plans, and a curriculum that prepares students for success both in and beyond the classroom. As the largest and most accomplished organisation in our sector, we invest in forward‑thinking initiatives and resources based on each pupil’s needs, creating consistent and measurable results. Outcomes First Group operates a number of specialist education and care brands across the UK, including Blenheim Schools, each delivering tailored provision to meet the diverse needs of children and young people.
Essential Criteria
* Qualified Practitioner Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, or Psychotherapist (at least level 7)
* Valid and up to date professional registration and membership of a professional body (e.g. BPS)
* Knowledge and understanding of EHCPs
* 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 in 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
Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Access to wide‑range mental health support services and physical health checks
* Work 80% of contractual hours for 100% of pay (subject to successful completion of probation)
* Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity and paternity leave, paid fertility treatment support
* Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
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.
We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and statutory compliance, which may affect timescales.
Job Ref: 304024
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