Lead Clinician - Psychotherapist, SaLT

OFG Education; Oakham (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters (mental health,

Family Growth Support

Health benefits

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking a Lead Clinician - Psychotherapist, SaLT to lead the clinical team at The Shires Oakham and manage a therapy caseload for pupils aged 11–19. The role collaborates with education and clinical colleagues to deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans.

You will work with the school's SLT and Regional Clinical Lead to shape a growing, person-centred clinical service, maintaining safeguarding and high standards across the provision.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychotherapy (minimum level 7) or SLT accreditation.
• Registered with HCPC or other approved governing body.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical team and supervise staff on site.
• Hold a therapy caseload and deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans.
• Coordinate line management of onsite clinicians.
• Develop and contribute to the school-based clinical service.
• Collaborate with SLT and Regional Clinical Lead.
• Ensure safeguarding and a person-centred approach.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Management experience

Independence

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Degree in Psychotherapy (level 7) or SLT

Job description

Job Title

Lead Clinician - Psychotherapist, SaLT

Location

The Shires - Oakham, Rutland, East Midlands, LE15 6JB

Salary

up to £60,000 DOE

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)

Essential

• Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

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.

Role

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Lead Clinician ready to grow and thrive in a collaborative, child-centred environment. You’ll be working with children and young people ages11-19 with a range of needs, collaborating closely with education and clinical colleagues to support engagement and meaningful outcomes.

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

The Shires - Oakham, Rutland, East Midlands, LE15 6JB – The Shires Oakham

Forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 11 - 18 Oakham Shires – Education - Options Autism.

Essential Criteria

• Degree qualification in Psychotherapy (minimum level 7) / Speech and Language Therapy
• Experience in Clinical Leadership and Management
• 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
• Full UK valid driving licence and access to own vehicle

What we offer

• A rich and varied caseload across Neurodiversity, ASD, and SEMH
• Strong multidisciplinary support and supervision
• CPD tailored to your goals and clinical interests
• A real opportunity to develop and input into a forward-thinking team
• Belonging to the wider Outcomes First Group clinical network
• Whether you’re ready for new challenges or looking to step up and shape your practice in a supportive team – this is the place for you.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• 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.