Lead Clinician Specialist / Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

JR United Kingdom; Epsom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player offers a rewarding position as a Lead Clinician Specialist. This role involves managing a dedicated clinical team at a supportive school, focusing on pupils with complex needs. You'll have the chance to lead interventions, provide staff training, and participate in innovative work practices like a 4-day workweek trial. With a commitment to safeguarding and positive outcomes, this opportunity not only enhances your professional growth but also promotes a balanced work/life approach. Join a recognized team that values mental health support and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits

Mental Health Support

Pension Scheme

Enhanced Leave Options

4-Day Workweek Trial

Qualifications

• Experience working with autistic individuals and complex needs.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the in-house Clinical Team and provide clinical leadership.
• Conduct assessments and interventions for pupils with complex needs.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Therapy Caseload Management

Report Writing

Supervision of Therapy Teams

Collaboration Skills

Education

Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

RCOT/RCSLT Membership

Job description

Lead Clinician Specialist / Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist, Epsom

This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a supportive clinical team at Skylarks School in Surrey, with the possibility of participating in a 4-day workweek trial, promoting better work/life balance.

Key Details

• Location: Skylarks School, Surrey, KT18 7LR
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time only (potential for full-year contract)

About the Role

The Lead Clinician will manage the in-house Clinical Team, provide clinical leadership, and hold a therapy caseload. The role involves working with pupils with complex needs, including autism, neurodivergence, developmental trauma, and SEMH needs. Responsibilities include assessment, intervention, staff training, and supervision, with additional OT support for other OFG schools in Surrey.

Qualifications and Experience

• Recognised degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current HCPC registration and RCOT/RCSLT membership
• Experience working with autistic individuals and complex needs
• Strong report writing skills
• Experience supervising therapy teams
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Why Join Us?

Enjoy benefits such as flexible benefits through Vista, mental health support, pension scheme, enhanced leave options, and participation in innovative work practices like the 4-day week trial. Be part of a group recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' and committed to safeguarding and positive outcomes for pupils.