Job Description
Summary:
Lead Clinician - Occupational Therapist job opportunity with a focus on clinical leadership and education.
About the School:
The school is dedicated to supporting students with complex needs, including social, emotional, and mental health challenges, communication difficulties, and associated challenging behavior. It fosters a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes student well-being and development.
The Opportunity:
As a Lead Clinician - Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role in managing the in-house clinical team and delivering bespoke assessments and interventions for students with complex needs. This is a leadership position that offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of students and to shape clinical services within a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and lead the in-house clinical team, providing clinical supervision and support
- Deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for students with complex needs
- Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team and Regional Clinical Lead to develop and implement clinical strategies
- Ensure all interventions align with EHCP plans and are delivered through the OFG ‘all,’ ‘group,’ and ‘individual’ clinical approaches
- Coordinate the line management of the onsite clinical team and contribute to the development of clinical services
- Work closely with education teams to support the holistic development of students
- Maintain a person-centred approach, ensuring the needs and voices of students are at the forefront of all clinical decisions
- Participate in research projects, special interest groups, and training and development opportunities
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
- Valid and up to date professional registration and membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., BPS)
- Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience, preferably in a child/education setting, with management experience
- Experience working with autistic individuals and/or those with complex needs
- Ability to write clear and concise clinical and research reports
- Experience of providing supervision and supporting a therapy team
- Ability to work independently and dynamically within a growing clinical service
- Full UK valid driving licence and access to own vehicle
Preferred
- Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated specialty
- Experience in research or special interest groups
- Experience of working within a clinical network that meets regularly for training and development
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary range of £50,000 - £60,000 FTE DOE
- 4 days of work per week with full pay (subject to successful completion of probation)
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing package including life assurance, pension scheme, and mental health support
- Family Growth Support including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support