Overview
Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your clinical 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 clinical network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist assessments and interventions fostering independence within an education setting? Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced clinical offer through supporting the growth of colleagues, 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?
We are looking for a Lead Clinician to manage our in-house Clinical Team at The Shires - Oakham. The postholder will work collaboratively with both 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. Working collaboratively with the team, the postholder will deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our students who may present with complex profiles of need as a result of autism and other types of 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 clinical practice. They will also be responsible for coordinating the line management of the members of the onsite clinical team and leading on the service development of the clinical school-based service. 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 Lead Clinician who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.
Location: The Shires - Oakham, Rutland LE15 6JB - The Shires Oakham forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 11 - 19.
Responsibilities
* Lead the in-house clinical team and co-ordinate line management of onsite clinical staff.
* Deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for pupils with complex profiles of need (autism, neurodivergence, developmental trauma, SEMH).
* Focus on meeting EHCP needs as a primary objective, using OFG clinical methods (all/group/individual).
* Collaborate with the SLT and Regional Clinical Lead to develop the clinical school-based service.
* Maintain a person-centred, empowering approach and uphold safeguarding standards.
Qualifications
* Degree qualification in a specific discipline. Leadership and Management experience essential. At least 5 years\' experience in clinical discipline.
* Valid and up to date professional registration & 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 and dynamically 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
* Flexible benefit options and a reward/benefits package.
* Health and wellbeing support, including mental health services and physical health checks.
* Life Assurance; pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
* Family Growth Support (enhanced maternity/paternity leave, fertility treatment support).
* Discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, and other health, wellbeing and insurance benefits.
Other information
Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and 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 a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other costs incurred due to delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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