Lead Clinician - Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Hillingdon Manor School; Ludlow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Family growth support

Health benefits

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Scheme

Critical illness cover

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is seeking a Lead Clinician - Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist at Overton School in Shropshire. The post combines clinical leadership of the in-house Clinical Team with a therapy caseload, delivering bespoke assessment and intervention plans for pupils with complex needs.

You'll collaborate with the SLT, regional clinical lead, and school staff to support EHCP outcomes, develop the service, and contribute to safeguarding and professional development within a

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration or equivalent professional body membership.
• Valid and up-to-date professional registration (e.g., BPS).
• Experience with autistic individuals or complex needs.
• Clear, concise clinical and research report writing.
• Experience supervising and supporting a therapy team.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work dynamically within a growing clinical service.
• Experience working in multi-professional teams in the specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the in-house Clinical Team and manage line supervision.
• Deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for pupils.
• Collaborate with SLT, Regional Clinical Lead and school staff.
• Support EHCP outcomes with target-led clinical approaches.
• Contribute to service development and safeguarding culture.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Autism experience

Report writing

Team supervision

Independent working

Education

BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

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Lead Clinician - Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Overton School

• Ludlow
• Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday

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

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

Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist assessments and interventions fostering independence within an education setting?

H ow about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 6th year running?

At OFG we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work

Job Title: Lead Clinician - Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday

Contract: Permanent (52 weeks, or flexibility around term-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)

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. This is why 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.

About Outcomes First Group

At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child has the ability to thrive when given access to a learning environment designed for their success. We exist to provide, champion and develop an exceptional education that is research-led and tailored around the abilities and aspirations of the individual - a commitment that shapes tomorrow’s leaders, cultivates a lifelong love of learning and equips young minds to craft their own bright futures.

At the heart of our philosophy lies a unique blend of tradition and innovation. We champion smaller class sizes, personalised learning plans and a curriculum that prepares students for success both in and beyond the classroom, evidenced in a 97% success rate in guiding our leavers into education, employment or training.

As the largest and most accomplished organisation in our sector, we have the capability to invest in forward-thinking initiatives and resources based on the needs of the individual pupil, rather than the collective. This investment creates consistent and measurable results for our pupils and teams.

Outcomes First Group operates a number of specialist education and care brands across the UK, including Blenheim Schools, each delivering tailored provision to meet the diverse needs of children and young people.

We are looking for a Lead Clinician - Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to manage our in-house Clinical Team at Overton School. The postholder will work collaboratively with both the school’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Regional Clinical Lead. The role will be split between clinically leading the team and holding a therapy caseload. Working collaboratively with the team, the postholder will deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our students who may present with complex profiles of need as a result of autism and other types of neurodivergence, developmental trauma and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Meeting the needs of EHCP plans will be a primary focus in this role, target led, via the OFG ‘all’, ‘group’ and ‘individual’ clinical ways of working, embedded into our clinical practice. They will also be responsible for coordinating the line management of the members of the onsite clinical team and leading on the service development of the clinical school-based service, alongside the school SLT and Regional Clinical Lead.

Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Lead Clinician who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.

Location: Overton School – Shropshire SY8 4AD – Overton School f orms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 7 – 18

For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy

A Registered Practitioner with the HCPC or other approved governing body

Valid and up to date professional Registration & membership of professional body e.g. BPS

Experience within the specialist client group; working with autistic individuals and/or those with complex needs.

Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities

Experience of providing supervision and supporting a therapy team

Ability to work independently

Ability to work dynamically and within a growing and developing clinical service

Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated specialty preferred

Why work for us?

Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options:

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:

Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions

“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits

100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS

We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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