Clinical Psychologist

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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Details

• Job Title: Practitioner Psychologist
• Location: Meadowcroft School – Wakefield, WF1 4AD
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday
• Salary: Up to £65k (FTE, DOE) plus £3000 Welcome Bonus (payable as one payment of £1,500 after one month and another of £1,500 upon final probation completion. T&C's apply)
• Contract: Permanent, Term-Time only (Full-time options available, please contact us to discuss)

Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle

We’re looking for a Practitioner Psychologist to support our clinical service, working closely with the Lead Clinician to develop neurodiversity and intersectionality affirming therapeutic support.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to expand our clinical services, delivering bespoke assessments and interventions for pupils, contributing to staff training, and shaping a holistic, therapeutic approach.

You will manage a caseload, supported by our Clinical Team, and contribute to training, consultation, and reflective practice. The role requires resilience, enthusiasm, a therapeutic approach, decision-making skills, and workload management.

Our Clinical Team fosters a nurturing environment, prioritizing safeguarding, respect, and involvement of pupils in decisions affecting them.

We aim for excellence in supporting vulnerable young people, building their futures and empowering them to succeed.

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the UK's leading independent provider of high-quality education and special needs education, with a strong community presence across the UK. In 2024, we were recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Our brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. More information can be found at: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Doctoral level degree in Psychology (Clinical, Counselling, Forensic, Educational)
• Registered with the HCPC and own professional body
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and additional needs (e.g., trauma, mental health, behaviors of concern)
• Ability to collaborate with key partners
• Sensitivity and conflict resolution skills
• Continuing professional development relevant to the setting
• Post-qualification experience with adults
• Experience in lecturing/training
• Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle
• Skills in data management for service development and projects

For more details, refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. To discuss the role further, contact: [emailprotected]

Benefits

Join a driven, supportive team with opportunities for development and making a real difference. Our benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
• Wellbeing support services and health checks
• 80% of hours for 100% of pay (subject to probation)
• Family Growth Support (maternity, paternity, fertility support)

Additional benefits via our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, include health and wellbeing benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, and critical illness cover.

All applicants will undergo safeguarding checks and DBS verification.