Lead Clinician – Education & Therapy Leader

Optionsautism; Highweek; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters

Family Growth Support

Health benefits

Discount options in UK & abroad

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Scheme

Critical illness cover

Job summary

Fieldstone School in Devon is seeking a Lead Clinician to manage the in-house Clinical Team, split between leadership and therapy caseload. You will deliver bespoke assessments and interventions for students with autism, complex needs and SEMH challenges, while coordinating staff and developing the school-based clinical service.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, collaboration with SLT, and ongoing professional development within OFG Education’s network.

Qualifications

• BSc Occupational Therapy, BSc Speech & Language Therapy, Doctorate in Psychology, or Level 7+ Psychotherapist.
• Registered with HCPC or equivalent governing body.
• Experience with autistic individuals/complex needs.
• Clear and concise clinical/report writing.
• Experience in supervising and supporting a therapy team.
• Ability to work independently and in a growing clinical service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the in-house Clinical Team and collaborate with SLT and Regional Clinical Lead.
• Split role between clinical leadership and managing a therapy caseload.
• Deliver bespoke assessments and intervention plans for students with neurodivergence and SEMH needs.
• Coordinate line management of the onsite clinical team and drive service development.
• Support safeguarding and maintain high standards within the clinical setting.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Autism/complex needs

Report writing

Supervision

Independent working

Caseload management

Education

BSc Occupational Therapy

BSc Speech & Language Therapy

Doctorate in Psychology

Level 7+ Psychotherapist

HCPC registration

Professional body membership

Job description

Fieldstone School in Devon is seeking a Lead Clinician to manage the in-house Clinical Team, split between leadership and therapy caseload. You will deliver bespoke assessments and interventions for students with autism, complex needs and SEMH challenges, while coordinating staff and developing the school-based clinical service.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, collaboration with SLT, and ongoing professional development within OFG Education’s network.