Lead Clinician

linkup; Epsom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Epsom seeks a Lead Clinician to manage an in-house clinical team, focusing on complex needs like autism. Responsibilities include developing bespoke care plans and ensuring compliance with EHCP. Candidates must have a relevant degree, professional registration, and experience with autistic clients. Offering a hybrid work model with competitive benefits including a £3,000 welcome bonus and flexible hours.

Benefits

Work 80% of contractual hours for 100% of pay

Family Growth Support

Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits

Discount options valid in the UK and abroad

Cycle to Work Schemes

Wellbeing Matters support services

Qualifications

• Valid and up-to-date professional registration & membership of a professional body (e.g. HCPC & RCOT).
• Full UK valid driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage the in-house Clinical Team, including line-management responsibilities.
• Deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for students with complex needs.
• Ensure compliance with EHCP plans and target-led clinical practice.
• Coordinate multi-professional work within the designated specialty.

Skills

Experience working with autistic individuals and/or those with complex needs

Clear and concise report writing

Supervision and support for a therapy team

Ability to work independently

Education

Recognised degree in Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Job Title

Lead Clinician

Location

Ashley Park School (Epsom) – Surrey KT18 7LR

Salary

£50,000 – £60,000, depending on experience, plus a £3,000 Welcome Bonus (payable as £1,500 after one month and £1,500 after final probation).

Hours & Contract

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Permanent (term‑time only, but flexibility for a full‑time contract can be discussed based on personal circumstances).

Overview

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your clinical career, all whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding educational setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider clinical network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist assessments and interventions fostering independence within an education setting? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a Great Place to Work for the 5th year running? Working four days a week with full pay is possible, helping you achieve a better work / life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!

Role

We are looking for a Lead Clinician from an Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Therapy background to manage our in‑house Clinical Team at Ashley Park School based in Surrey. 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 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. 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. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person‑centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them.

Responsibilities

• Manage the in‑house Clinical Team, including line‑management responsibilities.
• Hold a therapy caseload and deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for students with autism and other complex needs.
• Lead service development of the clinical school‑based service in partnership with the School SLT and Regional Clinical Lead.
• Ensure compliance with EHCP plans and target‑led clinical practice.
• Maintain a strong safeguarding culture, ensuring pupils are heard, respected, and involved in decisions.
• Co‑ordinate multi‑professional work with teams or services within the designated specialty.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Recognised degree in Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Therapy.
• Valid and up‑to‑date professional registration & membership of a professional body (e.g. HCPC & RCOT).
• 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 and dynamically within a growing and developing clinical service.
• Full UK valid driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Benefits

• Work 80% of contractual hours for 100% of pay, giving you more time for personal pursuits.
• Four days a week (4DWW) – subject to successful completion of probation and not a contractual benefit.
• Family Growth Support – inclusive package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, plus paid fertility treatment support.
• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, including life assurance, critical illness cover, and a pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
• Access to a wide range of discount options valid in the UK and abroad.
• Cycle to Work Schemes, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, and Mental Health Support services.
• Wellbeing Matters – access to first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks.

Apply

All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close vacancies early – please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, we do 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 statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. Job Ref: 294121.