Outcomes First Group
Lead Clinician
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Lead Clinician
Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your clinical 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 clinical network that meets regularly for training & development?
Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist assessments and interventions fostering independence within an education setting?
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Job Title: Lead Clinician Location: Armley Grange School – Leeds LS12 3QH Salary: £50,000-£60,000 DOE Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 8.00am-4.00pm 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.
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The role: We are looking for a Lead Clinician to manage our in-house Clinical Team at Armley Grange School. 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: Armley Grange School – Leeds LS12 3QH – Armley Grange forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 5 – 19 · Welcome to Armley Grange School · Education - Options Autism
For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Essential Criteria: · Allied Health Professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Psychotherapy · 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
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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:
Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: · 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, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
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.
Job Ref: 314380
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