Job Title
Lead Clinician
Location
Parkside House School – Northumberland NE63 8AP
Salary
£50,000 - £60,000 DOE
Hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract
Permanent (52 weeks, or flexibility around term‑time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)
Essential Requirements
Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
The role
We are looking for a Lead Clinician to manage our in‑house Clinical Team at Parkside House School. The postholder will work collaboratively with the school’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Regional Clinical Lead. The role will be split between clinically leading the team and holding a therapy caseload, delivering bespoke assessment and intervention plans for students with complex profiles of need, such as autism, neurodivergence, developmental trauma and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. Meeting the needs of EHCP plans will be a primary focus in this role, target‑led via the OFG all, group and individual clinical ways of working, embedded into our practice. The Lead Clinician will also coordinate line management of onsite team members and lead on the service development of the clinical school‑based service, alongside the SLT and the Regional Clinical Lead.
Essential Criteria
* Registered Practitioner with the HCPC or other approved governing body.
* Recognised degree in Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Clinical Psychology or Psychotherapy.
* Valid and up‑to‑date professional registration and membership of a professional body (e.g., BPS).
* 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 of providing supervision and supporting a therapy team.
* Ability to work independently.
* Ability to work dynamically and within a growing and developing clinical service.
* Experience of multi‑professional work with teams or services within the designated specialty preferred.
* Full UK valid driving licence and access to own vehicle.
Benefits
* Life assurance.
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
* Wellbeing support services and physical health checks.
* Family growth support including enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and paid fertility treatment support.
* Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits.
* Discount options valid in the UK and abroad.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
* Critical illness cover.
Compliance
All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and will undergo a fully enhanced DBS check. Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All stages of the recruitment process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks in line with statutory requirements.
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