Overview
Be among the first 25 applicants. Are you looking for an employer that offers growth and development in your clinical career within a friendly multidisciplinary team in an education setting? Do you want opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups, and a wider clinical network that meets regularly for training and development? Do you want flexibility and to work creatively to deliver specialist assessments and interventions fostering independence within an education setting? Do you want to contribute to developing an enhanced clinical offer by supporting the growth of colleagues, apprentices, students, and therapy assistants? How about working for an employer 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 may not have to be. Come and work for Outcomes First Group!
Job Title: Lead Clinician
Location: Claystone School - Bedfordshire LU1 4LL
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Pro-rata, DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.30pm
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 site to provide vital provision in collaboration with education teams, creating an environment where pupils can flourish and grow in independence.
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. Our Acorn schools meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Momenta Connect supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. 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 WORK TOGETHER. WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE.
The Role
We are looking for a Lead Clinician to manage our in-house Clinical Team at Claystone School in Bedfordshire. The postholder will work with the school's Senior Leadership Team and the Regional Clinical Lead. The role will be split between clinically leading the team and maintaining a therapy caseload, delivering bespoke assessment and intervention plans for students with autism, neurodivergence, developmental trauma, and SEMH needs, with a primary focus on EHCP plans. They will coordinate line management of the onsite clinical team and lead service development of the school-based clinical service with the school SLT and Regional Clinical Lead.
Our Clinical Teams maintain a person-centred, empowering approach, putting pupils at the forefront. We uphold a strong safeguarding culture and strive for excellence as a leading service provider in the UK. We seek a Lead Clinician who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance quality of life and outcomes for pupils.
Location: Claystone School - Bedfordshire LU1 4LL. Claystone School forms part of our Options Autism brand and is an independent specialist day school serving children aged 4 - 11.
Essential Criteria
* BSc or MSc in Speech & Language Therapy or OT with HCPC registration and RCSLT (SaLT)
* Valid professional registration and membership of a professional body (e.g., BPS)
* Experience with the specialist client group (autistic individuals and/or those with complex needs)
* Clear and concise report writing for clinical and research activities
* Experience providing supervision and supporting a therapy team
* Ability to work independently
* Ability to work dynamically within a growing and developing clinical service
* Experience of multi-professional work within the designated specialty (preferred)
Why work for us?
Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Your Wellbeing Matters — access to mental health support services and physical health checks
* You\'ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay (4DWW). Probation required for this to be contractual, per policy
* Family Growth Support — enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
Other important information We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to DBS checks and safeguarding clearances. We reserve the right to close vacancies early; please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Outcomes First Group is committed to fair, thorough recruitment in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Timescales may vary due to safeguarding checks.
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