Lead Clinician

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Clinician to oversee their Clinical Team at a special needs education facility. This pivotal role involves not only clinical leadership but also direct engagement with students facing complex challenges, including autism and trauma. The ideal candidate will possess a strong therapeutic approach and decision-making abilities while fostering a nurturing environment that prioritizes student wellbeing. With a commitment to safeguarding and a focus on positive outcomes, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals.

Benefits

Life assurance

Mental health support

Family growth support

Health and wellbeing benefits

Insurance discounts

Cycle schemes

Electric car schemes

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Experience supervising therapy teams and working independently.
• Valid HCPC or BPS registration required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Clinical Team and provide clinical leadership.
• Deliver assessments and interventions for students with complex needs.

Skills

Leadership in clinical settings

Report writing

Therapeutic approach

Decision-making skills

Workload management

Education

Masters or doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Degree in Speech & Language Therapy

Job description

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Location: Hillingdon Manor School – Middlesex UB8 3HD

Contract: Permanent, Term time only (there may be scope for this to be a full time contract (52 weeks). If this is your preference, please get in touch)

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE FTE plus £5000 Welcome Bonus (payable as one payment of £2,500 after one month and another of £2,500 upon completion of probation. T&C's apply)

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

About the role

We are seeking a Lead Clinician to manage our Clinical Team at Hillingdon Manor School. The role involves clinical leadership and holding a therapy caseload, working with students with complex needs due to autism, neurodivergence, trauma, and SEMH. Responsibilities include line management of the clinical team, service development, delivering assessment and intervention, staff training, and consultation. The role requires a resilient individual with a therapeutic approach, decision-making skills, and workload management capabilities. The postholder will support service policies and contribute to the wellbeing and clinical strategies to meet pupils’ needs in line with EHCPs.

Our Clinical Team fosters a nurturing environment prioritizing safeguarding and student involvement. We aim to empower vulnerable individuals and build futures, aligning with our vision.

Location: Hillingdon Manor School – Middlesex UB8 3HD

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is a leading provider of special needs education, operating across the UK. Recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ since 2024, our brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. More info at: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

• Masters or doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Educational, Forensic, or Counselling Psychology, or a recognized degree in Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy
• Valid HCPC or BPS registration
• Experience with autistic individuals and complex needs
• Strong report writing skills
• Experience supervising therapy teams
• Ability to work independently and within a growing service
• Leadership experience in clinical settings
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle

For more details, see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Contact [email protected] for discussions.

Why work for us?

We offer peer reflection forums, flexible benefits, including life assurance, mental health support, family growth support, and a benefits platform with health, wellbeing, insurance, discounts, cycle schemes, electric car schemes, and critical illness cover. Our focus is on positive pupil outcomes, making a meaningful difference in lives daily.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. Successful applicants will undergo social media checks and DBS clearance. We may close the vacancy early if we receive high-quality applications.