Lead Clinician Job Description
We are looking for a Lead Clinician to manage our in-house Clinical Team at Options Barton School, based in North Lincolnshire. The postholder will work collaboratively with both the school's Senior Leadership team and the Locality Clinical Lead.
The role will be split between clinically leading the team and holding a therapy caseload. The postholder will be responsible for coordinating the line management of the members of the onsite clinical team.
You will deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for 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.
You will also be responsible for coordinating the line management of the members of the onsite clinical team and contribute to staff training and consultation.
This is an exciting and innovative time for the Clinical Team, and we are looking for a resilient and enthusiastic individual, with a therapeutic approach and the ability to make decisions, as well as manage their own workload and supervise others.
The successful candidate will have a recognised degree in either Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Psychotherapy or registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC.
They will have experience within the specialist client group; working with autistic individuals and those with complex needs.
A clear and concise report writer with experience of providing supervision and supporting a therapy team is required.
Ability to work independently and experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated specialty preferred.
A valid full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential.
About the Role
* Manage in-house Clinical Team at Options Barton School
* Deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for students with complex needs
* Coordinate line management of onsite clinical team members
* Contribute to staff training and consultation
About Us
Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate.
We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
Why Work for Us?