Lead Clinician

JR United Kingdom; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking a Lead Clinician - Practitioner Psychologist to supervise the clinical team at Bluebank School, Derbyshire. The role involves clinical leadership, managing a therapy caseload, and delivering personalized assessments for students with complex needs. The ideal candidate will have HCPC registration and experience in clinical settings. This position offers flexibility in work arrangements with a commitment to student-centered practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical leadership and managing therapy caseloads.
• Ability to deliver bespoke assessments and interventions for students with complex needs.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the clinical team and manage a therapy caseload.
• Collaborate with school leadership to deliver assessments.
• Lead service development for students with autism and trauma.

Skills

HCPC registration

Valid UK driving licence

Access to own vehicle

Clinical leadership

Person-centered approach

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Job description

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Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your clinical career—whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting?

Do you want opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups, and be part of a wider clinical network that meets regularly for training and development?

Are you seeking flexibility and the ability to work creatively to deliver specialist assessments and interventions that foster independence within an education setting?

Do you want to contribute to developing an enhanced clinical offer by supporting the growth of colleagues, apprentices, students, and therapy assistants?

How about working for an employer awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th consecutive year?

Does working 4 days a week with full pay sound appealing? It’s possible! Improve your work/life balance by joining Outcomes First Group!

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexible arrangements around a full-time contract can be discussed based on your circumstances)

Essential: HCPC registration, a valid UK driving licence, and access to your own vehicle

In an era where demand for clinical support is rising, your skills are vital for building better outcomes for our pupils. Our multidisciplinary clinical teams are integral to providing this support in collaboration with education teams. Our goal is to create an environment where pupils can flourish and gain independence.

About the Group:

Outcomes First Group is a leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are embedded in local communities across England, Scotland, and Wales, renowned for quality and positive outcomes. Our Acorn schools address the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, preparing them for life. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils in valuing their uniqueness and accessing the world. Momenta Connect helps young people overcome barriers to engagement in education. Recently, we launched Blenheim Schools, offering high-quality independent and international education.

Our Vision:

Empower every child, regardless of ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and prepares them to thrive in a diverse, evolving world.

Our Mission:

Unlock pupils’ potential through personalized learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting their growth and aspirations.

• WE LISTEN. We never assume.
• WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen.
• WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another.

Our Promises reflect our values and commitment to how we treat each other, work together, and behave. They are the guiding principles that influence our daily actions and interactions.

The role:

We seek a Lead Clinician - Practitioner Psychologist to oversee our Clinical Team at Bluebank School in Derbyshire. The post involves both clinical leadership and managing a therapy caseload. You will work with the school’s Senior Leadership Team and the Regional Clinical Lead to deliver bespoke assessments and interventions for students with complex needs related to autism, neurodivergence, trauma, and SEMH. You will also manage onsite clinical staff and lead service development in collaboration with the SLT and Regional Clinical Lead.

Our clinical teams adopt a person-centered, empowering approach, ensuring pupils are heard, respected, and involved in decisions. We uphold a strong safeguarding culture and strive for excellence, aiming to improve the quality of life and outcomes for our pupils through innovative practices.

Location: Bluebank School, Derbyshire S41 8LQ. Bluebank is part of our Acorn Education brand, supporting young people aged 11–16 in a specialist day school setting.