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?
How about working for an employer who has
been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running?
Job Title:
Practitioner
Psychologist Location:
Red Moor School – Lanlivery
PL30
5BT Salary:
Up to £60,000 FTE
(DOE)Hours:
15 - 22.5
hours per week, 08:30am- 16:30pm, Monday to Friday - days to be
agreed.Contract:
Permanent (Term
time only, or flexibility
around full-time contract can be discussed based on
your personal circumstances) In a
world where the demand for clinical support is
increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of
the work you carry out. Your unique skills
and expertise are critical to building better outcomes
for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary
clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision
in collaboration with our education teams. Creating
an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and
grow in independence is
key. We understand the value
of helping our employees develop in their careers.
For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional
Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000
training allowance, so that you can complete role
specific training tailored to your individual
requirements once your probation has been
completed. About
the Group: Outcomes First
Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our
schools are a vital part of local communities in
England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned
reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children
and young people we educate
for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet
the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma
or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps. Our
Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their
uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another
division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome
barriers and engage with education. While our most recent
addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures
through high-quality independent and international schools.
Our
Vision Empower every child,
whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures
potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in
a diverse and evolving
world. Our
Mission We commit to
unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning,
innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and
aspirations. Our Promise WE
LISTEN. We never assume.WE WORK TOGETHER. To
make the remarkable happen.WE ARE
ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one
another. Our
Promise describes the sort of
people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other,
work together and behave.
It represents what’s truly important to us as
individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into
behaviours we all practice and experience every
day. It's the golden thread that runs through every
leader, team and individual.
The
role: We are looking for
a Practitioner Psychologist to join our
in-house clinical team at Red Moor
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.
Our Clinical Teams
help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach
always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of
everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong
safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard,
respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive
for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service
providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for
a Practitioner Psychologist who shares our vision to
use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and
outcomes of the pupils we support.
Location: Red
Moor School – Lanlivery PL30 5BT – Red Moor
School forms part of our Acorn Education brand,
and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children
and young people aged 5 – 18Red Moor
SchoolSchool
Finder -
Acorn For
further information regarding this vacancy please refer
to the Job Description and Person Specification attached
To discuss this role in more detail please
contact heather.firby@redmoorschool.co.uk Essential
Criteria: Registered
Educational/Forensic/Counselling/Clinical
PsychologistDoctoral 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
groupExperience 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 plansExcellent communication
with people on complex matters and ideas and in complex
situations.Effective IT skills, or aptitude to
learn effective IT skills, to use core computer programmes and
platforms. Ability to work
effectively with a range of professionals, problem solving with
others to achieve excellent service development
outcomes. Ongoing evidence
of CPD.
Ability to use evaluation tools
to demonstrate and improve service effectiveness and
outcomes.Ability to make independent clinical
decisions when necessary.Excellent time
management and organisational skills.
Ability to prioritise multiple work
demands and meet work
deadlines.
Undertake relevant Group induction
training on commencement in post.
Commitment to the values of the
organisation.
Flexible approach to working
environments.
Ability and willingness
to travel on company business.
Desirable Experience
of working with specific client group (e.g. neuro-diverse and/or
social, emotional and mental health) 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 groupTraining 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: Benefits 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 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. Job
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