Practitioner Psychologist

Outcomes First Group; Bromley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist to join our in‑house clinical team at Baston House School & Woodside Park. You will deliver psychological assessments and interventions for pupils with complex needs, working within a multidisciplinary education setting.

The role requires HCPC registration, a doctoral level degree in Psychology, and experience in similar settings. You will manage a caseload, contribute to staff training, and collaborate across teams while adhering to

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Doctoral level degree in psychology is required or equivalent.
• Experience in multidisciplinary settings in schools is essential.
• Ability to supervise others and provide training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychological assessment and intervention to pupils.
• Hold a psychology caseload with clinical supervision.
• Contribute to school development, staff training and consultation.
• Collaborate with education teams and external agencies as needed.

Skills

HCPC registration

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

CPD

Education

Doctoral degree in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic/Educational Psychology

Job description

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

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

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

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

At OFG we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside work

Job Title: Practitioner Psychologist

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:30pm

Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-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.

To find out more about our segments and expert services, visit: www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/our-services

The role:

We are looking for a Practitioner Psychologist to join our in‑house clinical team at Baston House School & Woodside Park.

Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver psychological assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Psychological Practice Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding a psychological caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and Lead Clinician, also contributing to school development, staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.

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 Practitioner Psychologist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.

Location: Baston House School & Woodside Park

forms part of our Options Autism brand and are independent specialist day schools supporting children and young people ranging from 5 – 19

• Welcome to Woodside Park School
• Education - Options Autism

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

• Registered with the HCPC
• Doctoral level degree in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic/Educational Psychology (or equivalent if qualified prior to introduction of relevant Doctorate)
• Relevant previous experience, working in related settings or with related client group
• Experience of effective multi‑disciplinary working (working with both clinical and non‑clinical, internal and external agencies)
• Experience of effectively communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
• Experience of effectively working at different systems within an organisation e.g. service development, group and individual levels.
• Experience of working via a model of: ‘assess, plan, do and review
• Experience of effectively using consultation as a method of service delivery.
• Adequate competence in all core areas of psychological practice, meets HCPC practice standards.
• Knowledge of client group and their needs.
• Knowledge of trauma informed practice and neuro‑diversity.
• Ability to develop formulations and use these to inform clinical intervention plans and recommendations for others.
• Ability to develop and deliver training to different cohorts of people
• Ability to write coherent and accurate clinical records, including observation records, consultation records, reports and intervention plans
• Excellent communication with people on complex matters and ideas and in complex situations.
• Effective IT skills, or aptitude to learn effective IT skills, to use core computer programmes and platforms.
• Ability to work effectively with a range of professionals, problem solving with others to achieve excellent service development outcomes.
• Ongoing evidence of CPD.
• Ability to use evaluation tools to demonstrate and improve service effectiveness and outcomes.
• Ability to make independent clinical decisions when necessary.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise multiple work demands and meet work deadlines.
• Undertake relevant Group induction training on commencement in post.
• Commitment to the values of the organisation.
• Flexible approach to working environments.
• Ability and willingness to travel on company business.
• Experience of working with specific client group (e.g. neuro‑diverse and/or social, emotional and mental health) and setting type (e.g. schools and/or residential care).
• Experience of providing supervision to others.
• Working knowledge of current philosophies and principles underpinning services for those within the specific client group.
• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group.
• Post qualification training in topics related to role, service and/or client group
• Training in evidence‑based interventions/approaches

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

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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