Lead clinician

Acorn Care and Education; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider is seeking a Lead Clinician to oversee the Clinical Team at Hemlock Stone School. This role involves developing tailored intervention plans for students with complex needs, collaborating with senior leadership, and ensuring a person-centered approach in a supportive environment. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and have over 5 years of clinical experience. The position offers a salary of £50,000 - £60,000, along with comprehensive benefits, including life assurance and mental health support.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• 5 years clinical experience in relevant fields.
• Professional registration with a recognized body.
• Ability to work independently within a clinical service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the in-house Clinical Team at Hemlock Stone School.
• Collaborate with the SLT and Regional Clinical Lead.
• Develop assessment and intervention plans for complex needs.

Skills

Leadership and management experience

Report writing

Experience with autistic individuals

Clinical assessment and intervention planning

Education

Degree qualification in OT, SALT or Psychotherapy

Job description

Job Title

Lead Clinician (OT / SALT / Psychotherapist)

Location

Hemlock Stone School – Nottinghamshire NG9 8GA

Salary

£50,000 – £60,000 (dependent on experience)

Hours & Contract

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Permanent, 52 weeks.

Essential

Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Role Overview

In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. We aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key.

Responsibilities

• Clinically lead the in-house Clinical Team at Hemlock Stone School.
• Work collaboratively with the school’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Regional Clinical Lead.
• Deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for students with complex profiles of need, such as autism, neurodivergence, developmental trauma, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Meet the needs of EHCP plans, target led, via the OFG ‘all’, ‘group’ and ‘individual’ clinical ways of working.
• Co‑ordinate line management of onsite clinical team members.
• Lead the service development of the clinical school‑based service alongside the SLT and Regional Clinical Lead.
• Maintain a person‑centred, empowering approach and uphold a strong safeguarding culture.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree qualification in OT, SALT or Psychotherapy.
• Leadership and management experience essential.
• 5 years clinical experience.
• Valid and up to date professional registration and membership of a professional body (e.g., BPS).
• Experience working with autistic individuals and/or those with complex needs.
• Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities.
• Experience providing supervision and supporting a therapy team.
• Ability to work independently and dynamically within a growing and developing clinical service.
• Experience of multi‑professional work with teams or services within the designated specialty preferred.
• Full UK valid driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Benefits

• Life Assurance.
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks.
• Work 80% of contractual hours for 100% of pay (subject to probation).
• Family Growth Support including enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and paid fertility treatment support.
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits.
• 100+ discount options valid in the UK and abroad.
• Cycle to Work Schemes.
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
• Critical illness cover.

All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close vacancies early, so please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.