Job Description
Summary:
Lead Clinician opportunity at a specialist education setting with a focus on autism and complex needs.
About the School:
The school is dedicated to providing a holistic education for students aged 7 to 25 with autism and social, emotional, and mental health needs. It prioritizes individualized support and long-term outcomes through a strong ethos centered on friendship, resilience, happiness, and success.
The Opportunity:
As a Lead Clinician, you will play a pivotal role in managing and leading the in-house clinical team at the school. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students with complex needs, while working within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment that values growth, development, and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and lead the in-house clinical team, ensuring high-quality therapeutic interventions and support.
- Coordinate and monitor the embedding of whole-school clinical approaches and interventions tailored to students with autism, neurodivergence, and SEMH needs.
- Work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team and Regional Clinical Lead to develop and implement service improvements.
- Support the delivery of targeted interventions aligned with EHCP plans, using the OFG ‘all’, ‘group’, and ‘individual’ clinical frameworks.
- Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and support to the onsite therapy team.
- Ensure all clinical practices are aligned with safeguarding standards and the school’s ethos.
- Contribute to the development of clinical strategies and service models that enhance student outcomes.
- Maintain clear and concise clinical reporting and documentation related to interventions and research activities.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Qualified Practitioner Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, or Psychotherapist (minimum level 7 qualification).
- Valid and up-to-date professional registration and membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., BPS).
- Experience working with students who have autism or complex needs.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of EHCPs.
- Ability to provide clinical supervision and support to a therapy team.
- Experience in multi-professional collaboration within a specialist setting.
- Excellent report writing skills related to clinical and research activities.
- Ability to work independently and dynamically within a growing clinical service.
Preferred
- Experience in providing clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience in developing and implementing clinical strategies or service models.
- Experience in research or special interest groups within a clinical setting.
- Familiarity with innovative therapeutic approaches and interventions.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary between £50,000 - £65,000 DOE based on clinical discipline.
- 4 days of work per week with full pay (subject to probation completion).
- Comprehensive benefits package including life assurance, pension scheme, and mental and physical health support.
- Flexible working options and a wide range of discounts, insurance, and wellness benefits.