Lead Clinician

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of special needs education seeks a Lead Clinician to manage their clinical team at Orchards Manor School. This role involves delivering tailored assessments and interventions for pupils with complex needs, while also supervising staff and contributing to training programs. The ideal candidate will have a recognized degree in Occupational Therapy or Speech & Language Therapy, along with relevant professional registration and experience in the field.

Benefits

Flexible benefits including a pension scheme

Mental health support

Wellbeing programs

80% hour work model for full pay

Family support

Health and insurance options

Cycle schemes

Electric car purchase

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Experience working with autistic individuals and those with complex needs.
• Experience in report writing and clinical activities.
• Experience supervising a therapy team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the in-house clinical team at Orchards Manor School.
• Deliver bespoke assessments and intervention plans for pupils.
• Coordinate line management of the clinical team onsite.

Skills

Decision-making skills

Therapeutic approach

Ability to manage workload

Supervision

Education

Recognized degree in Occupational Therapy or Speech & Language Therapy

Valid professional registration (e.g., HCPC, RCOT, RCSLT)

Job description

Job Title: Lead Clinician– SaLT / OT

Location: Orchards Manor School, Norfolk, PE34 3HT

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks

Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle required

About the role

We are seeking a Lead Clinician to manage our in-house Clinical Team at Orchards Manor School in Norfolk. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team and the Clinical Locality Lead, balancing clinical leadership with holding a therapy caseload.

The role involves delivering bespoke assessments and intervention plans for pupils with complex needs related to autism, neurodivergence, developmental trauma, and SEMH. You will also coordinate line management of the clinical team onsite and contribute to staff training and consultation.

This position requires a resilient and enthusiastic individual with a therapeutic approach, decision-making skills, and the ability to manage workload and supervise others. You will work within service policies to support the integration of clinical services into the school's daily operations, including assessments, advice, consultation, and direct interventions.

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is a leading provider of special needs education, committed to quality and positive outcomes. Recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' in 2024, our brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.

For more information, visit: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Minimum Requirements

1. Recognized degree in Occupational Therapy or Speech & Language Therapy
2. Valid professional registration (e.g., HCPC, RCOT, RCSLT)
3. Experience working with autistic individuals and those with complex needs
4. Experience in report writing and clinical activities
5. Experience supervising a therapy team
6. Ability to work independently
7. Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Benefits

We offer flexible benefits including a pension scheme, mental health support, wellbeing programs, and a unique 80% hour work model for full pay, subject to probation. Additional benefits include family support, health and insurance options, discounts, cycle schemes, electric car purchase, and critical illness cover.

All applicants will undergo safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.