Job DescriptionYou'll have the opportunity to work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. This is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.Job Title: Lead Clinician - Highly Specialist OT/SALTLocation: Oakfield House School – North WestSalary: £50,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pmContract: Permanent, 52 weeksEssential Criteria:Recognised degree in either Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Psychotherapy or registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC.Valid and up to date professional Registration & membership of professional body e.g. HCPC, RCOT, RCSLTExperience within the specialist client group; working with autistic individuals and those with complex needs.A minimum of 3 years' experience working with Neurodivergent childrenClear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activitiesExperience of providing supervision and supporting a therapy teamAbility to work independentlyExperience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated specialty preferredFull UK valid driving licence and access to own vehicleAbout the Role:We are looking for a Lead Clinician - Highly Specialist OT/SALT to manage our in-house Clinical Team at our Oakfield House School based in the North West. The postholder will work collaboratively with both the school's Senior Leadership team and the Locality Clinical Lead. The role will be split between clinically leading the team and holding a therapy caseload.The postholder will be responsible for coordinating the line management of the members of the onsite clinical team. Working collaboratively with the site, you 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.You will also be responsible for coordinating the line management of the members of the onsite clinical team. You will hold the therapy caseload with the full support of our well-established and knowledgeable clinical network and growing Clinical Team, you will also contribute to staff training and consultation.This is an exciting and innovative time for the Clinical Team so please get in touch to find out more.About the Group:Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate for.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.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 checksWork 4 days, be paid for 5 *T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation periodFamily Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverAt Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS
