Job Title
Lead Clinician – Psychotherapist
Location
The Shires – Oakham, Rutland LE15 6JB
Salary & Hours
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 FTE, DOE
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 3 days a week to be agreed
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
About the Role
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 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, alongside the school SLT and Regional Clinical Lead.
Responsibilities
* Clinically lead the in‑house Clinical Team and hold a therapy caseload.
* Deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for pupils with complex neurodivergent and SEMH needs.
* Ensure EHCP plans are met, using the OFG ‘all’, ‘group’ and ‘individual’ clinical ways of working.
* Line‑manage the onsite clinical team and support professional development.
* Lead the service development of the clinical school‑based service in partnership with the SLT and Regional Clinical Lead.
Qualifications
* Qualifications: Degree qualification in a relevant discipline.
* Leadership and Management experience essential; at least 5 years’ experience in a clinical discipline.
* Valid and up‑to‑date professional registration & membership of a professional body (e.g., BPS).
* Experience 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, 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 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
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. While 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 Ref: 293092
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