Clinical Lead - Occupational Therapist - Specialist SEMH School

Compass Associates; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Health, wellbeing & insurance benefits

Discount options (UK & abroad)

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Holiday entitlement 30 days + 8 bank/9

Job summary

Compass Associates is partnering with a renowned Children’s Care and Specialist Education provider to recruit an OT Clinical Lead for a Specialist SEMH School near Southampton. You will oversee the clinical team and may carry a small personal caseload, driving clinical excellence through training and consultation.

The role offers term-time or 52-week contracts, with a salary in the £50,000–£60,000 range pro-rata, plus a comprehensive benefits package including life assurance, pension, health and

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with current practising status.
• Experience delivering therapy to children and young people.
• Clinical supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the clinical team at a Specialist SEMH School near Southampton.
• Maintain a small personal caseload while leading clinical excellence.
• Provide staff training, clinical consultation and supervise others.
• Align goals with EHCP targets.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team supervision

Pediatric therapy

Education

HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

Term-Time only and Full Time (52 weeks) contracts both available

**A candidate information pack including the full job description is available upon request.*

Overview:

Compass Associates is excited to be collaborating alongside a renowned Children’s Care and Specialist Education provider. They have a portfolio of Residential Services, Specialist Schools and Activity Centres for children and young people with Autism and complex needs such as Emotional Behavioural Difficulties.

Together, we are looking for an OT qualified Clinical Lead to oversee their established clinical team at a Specialist SEMH School in Southampton, Hampshire. While leading the clinical team, you have the opportunity to maintain a small personal caseload, with your main focus being instilling clinical excellence at the school. This will be driven by your staff training and clinical consultation, and ensuring clear outcome goals in line with EHCP targets.

Work Pattern:

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

Term-time only (41 weeks) OR standard 52-week per year permanent contract.

Location:

This specialist school is located near Southampton, and is commutable from Marchwood, Hythe, Ringwood, Bournemouth, Salisbury, Andover, Winchester, Basingstoke, Petersfield, Portsmouth, Waterlooville, Eastleigh and other surrounding towns and villages.

Criteria:

• HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
• Experience of providing therapy to children and young people
• Clinical supervision experience

Interview Process:

This will be a two-stage process, including a formal virtual interview, as well as an on-site visit to be introduced to the team and environment.

Salary and Benefits:

This Clinical Lead role is paying up £50,000 to £60,000 per annum, pro-rata, depending on experience and qualifications, and includes an industry-leading benefit package:

• School Holidays, or 30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays if full-time
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• 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

A candidate information pack including the full job description is available upon request.