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The role
We are looking for a Lead Clinician from an Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Therapy background to manage our in-house Clinical Team at Ashley Park School based in Surrey. 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 onsite clinical team and leading on the service development of the clinical school-based service, alongside the school SLT and Regional Clinical Lead.
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: Ashley Park School – Surrey KT18 7LR – Ashley Park School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting young people aged 8 – 16
Education - Options Autism
For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Essential Criteria
* Recognised degree in Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Therapy
* Valid and up to date professional Registration & membership of 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
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 include:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your 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, subject to probation
* Family Growth Support - enhanced maternity and paternity leave, 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 safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks. We reserve the right to close vacancies early; please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. The recruitment process complies with Keeping Children Safe in Education and associated safeguarding requirements.
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