Lead Clinician - Highly Specialist OT, SALT

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Clinician - Highly Specialist OT, SALT to lead their in-house Clinical Team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a nurturing environment, promoting wellbeing and safeguarding for students with complex needs. You'll manage a therapy caseload, supervise a dedicated team, and contribute to innovative clinical strategies. With a commitment to staff wellbeing, the organization is trialing a 4-Day Working Week, enhancing work-life balance. Join a recognized leader in special needs education and make a meaningful impact in the lives of students.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension schemes

Mental health support

Physical health support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric Car schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience with autistic individuals and complex needs.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage therapy caseload and provide clinical leadership.
• Deliver assessment and intervention plans for students with complex needs.

Skills

Therapeutic Approach

Decision-Making Skills

Supervision Skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Speech & Language Therapy

Professional registration with HCPC

Professional registration with RCOT

Professional registration with RCSLT

Job description

Lead Clinician - Highly Specialist OT, SALT, England

Client: Outcomes First Group

Location: England, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 10

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

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!

Role Details:

• Job Title: Lead Clinician - Highly Specialist SALT, OT
• Location: Oakfield House School – Salwick, North West PR4 0YH
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
• Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks

Essential Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

About the Role:

We are seeking a Lead Clinician - Highly Specialist OT, SALT to manage our in-house Clinical Team at Oakfield House School in the North West. The role involves clinical leadership and managing a therapy caseload, working collaboratively with senior staff and the Locality Clinical Lead. Responsibilities include line management of the clinical team, delivering assessment and intervention plans for students with complex needs, and contributing to staff training and consultation.

The role requires a resilient, enthusiastic individual with a therapeutic approach, decision-making skills, and the ability to manage workload and supervise others. The postholder will support the integration of clinical services, deliver wellbeing and clinical strategies, and promote a nurturing, safeguarding environment aligned with EHCP requirements.

About the Group:

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education in the UK, committed to quality and positive outcomes. Recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' since 2024, the group includes brands like Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information, visit: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or registration as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC
• Professional registration with HCPC, RCOT, RCSLT
• Experience working with autistic individuals and those with complex needs, minimum 3 years
• Experience in supervision and supporting therapy teams
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Benefits:

We offer flexible benefits, including:

• Life Assurance and Pension schemes
• Mental health and physical health support services
• 80% of contractual hours for 100% of pay (subject to probation)
• Family Growth Support benefits
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista): health, wellbeing, insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, critical illness cover

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. Successful applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS check.