Lead Clinician

JR United Kingdom; Princes Risborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving the well-being of pupils. As a Lead Clinician, you'll play a vital role in shaping assessment and intervention strategies within a supportive team. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly influence service development. Enjoy the benefits of a 4-Day Working Week trial, along with a comprehensive benefits package that values your contributions and promotes work-life balance. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension options

Wellbeing support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric Car schemes

Qualifications

• Post-graduate qualification in Psychology or experienced Psychotherapist required.
• Experience in lecturing/training and ongoing professional development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to assessment and intervention plans for pupils.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration to maximize clinical outcomes.

Skills

Post-graduate doctoral qualification in Psychology

Registration with HCPC and BPS

Experience supervising Assistant Psychologists

Experience working with adults or children with intellectual disabilities

Sensitivity and conflict resolution skills

Data management skills for service delivery and development projects

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Job description

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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title: Lead Clinician - Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist (Experienced Psychotherapists applications welcome)

Location: Red Kite School – Buckinghamshire, HP27 0JW

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience plus £3000 Welcome Bonus (payable as one payment of £1,500 after one month and another of £1,500 after probation; T&Cs apply)

Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks, 37.5 hours per week

We’re looking for an experienced Lead Clinician - Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join our team, contributing to assessment and intervention plans for pupils. This role offers a chance for a new challenge with a meaningful impact on service development.

About the role

The post is based at Red Kite School in the South East. You will join a clinical team facilitating MDT working, including Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy. The clinical team is integrated into the service structure to enable effective multidisciplinary collaboration, maximizing clinical outcomes for pupils.

You will work within service policies, procedures, MDT, and Clinical Governance structures to support service development and quality assurance.

Our clinical teams foster empowering environments where pupils can thrive, always prioritizing their voices and involvement in decisions. We maintain a strong safeguarding culture and aim for excellence in pupil care, aligned with our vision to build incredible futures.

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is a leading provider of education and special needs services across England and North Wales, with a strong community presence and a reputation for quality and positive outcomes. In 2024, we were recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year. Our brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. More info: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Minimum Requirements

• Post-graduate doctoral qualification in Psychology (clinical, counselling, forensic) or experienced Psychotherapist
• Registration with HCPC and BPS
• Experience supervising Assistant Psychologists
• Experience working with adults or children with intellectual disabilities
• Ability to collaborate with key partners
• Sensitivity and conflict resolution skills
• Ongoing professional development
• Substantial post-qualification experience with adults and children
• Experience in lecturing/training
• Data management skills for service delivery and development projects

What’s in it for you?

Join an ambitious, supportive service with a talented team. Enjoy autonomy, career development, and a positive work environment where your contributions are valued. Benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension options
• Wellbeing support services
• 80% of hours for 100% of pay (subject to probation)
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista): health, insurance, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, critical illness cover

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media and DBS checks.