Practitioner Psychologist

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in yourpsychological therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team?in a rewardingeducationsetting? Do you want to have opportunities toparticipate inresearchprojects, special interest groups andform part of a widerpsychological therapy networkthat meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist psychological assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a Great Place to Work for the 5th year running? Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?* Itdoesn't have to be Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group Job Title:? Practitioner Psychologist Location: Meadowcroft School Wakefield,WF1 4AD Salary: Up to £65k (FTE, DOE) plus £3000 WelcomeBonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £1,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £1,500upon completion of your final probation period. T&C's Apply) Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday,hours tooverlap with core school hours (Parttimehoursmaybeconsidered) Contract: Permanent (Term timeonly,orflexibility aroundfull-time contractcan be discussed based on your personalcircumstances) In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Youruniqueskills andexpertise 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 anenvironment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. We understand the value of helping our employeesdevelopin their careers. Forclinicians toachieve their Continued Professional Development(CPD)goalswe offer a £2000 training allowance,so that you cancomplete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed. About the Group: Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education.Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England,Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for thechildren and young people we educate for.?OurAcornschoolsare there tomeet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for lifes important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools,enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our?Promise WE LISTEN.?We never assume. WE WORK TOGETHER.?To make the remarkable happen. WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE.?To each other and for one another. Our Promisedescribes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, worktogetherand behave. Itrepresentswhatstruly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day.It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual. The role: We are looking for aPractitioner Psychologist to join our in-houseclinical team atMeadowcroft school. Working collaboratively with theeducation team, you will deliverpsychologicalassessment and interventionto pupilswho may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs.?You will work within the standardsprovidedin theOFGPsychologicalPractice Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, whiletaking into account the requirements of yourgoverning andprofessional bodies.You will be given responsibility for holding apsychologicalcaseload, with the full support ofyour designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing toschool development,staff training and consultation asrequired.?This post would suit a resilient,creative and enthusiastic individual. Our Clinical Teams helpmaintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting thepupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settingsmaintain 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 aPractitioner Psychologist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of lifeand outcomes of the pupils we support. Location:Meadowcroft School Wakefield,WF1 4ADMeadowcroft School forms part of ourAcorn Educationbrand, and is an independent specialist day school, supportingchildren and young people aged 5 19. Meadowcroft School School Finder - Acorn For further informationregarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.? Essential Criteria: Registered with the HCPC Doctoral level degree inClinical/Counselling/Forensic/EducationalPsychology (or equivalent if qualified prior to introduction of relevant Doctorate) Relevantprevious experience, working in related settings or with related client group Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working (working with both clinical and non-clinical,internal and externalagencies) Experience of effectively communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers Experience of effectively working at different systems within an organisation e.g. service development,group and individual levels. Experience of working via a model of: assess, plan, do and review Experience of effectively using consultation asamethod of service delivery. Adequate competence in all core areas ofpsychologicalpractice, meets HCPC practice standards. Knowledge of client group and their needs. Knowledge of trauma informed practice andneuro-diversity. Ability to develop formulations and use these to inform clinical intervention plans and recommendations for others. Ability to develop and deliver training to different cohorts ofpeople Ability to write coherent andaccurate clinical records, including observation records, consultation records,reports and interventionplans Excellent communication with people on complex matters and ideas and in complex situations. Effective IT skills, or aptitude to learn effective IT skills, to use core computer programmes and platforms. Ability to work effectively with a range of professionals, problem solving with others to achieve excellent service development outcomes. Ongoing evidence ofCPD. Ability to use evaluation tools todemonstrate and improve service effectiveness and outcomes. Ability to make independent clinical decisions whennecessary. Excellent time management and organisational skills. Ability to prioritise multiple work demands and meet work deadlines. Undertake relevant Group induction training on commencement in post. Commitment to the values of the organisation. Flexible approach to working environments. Ability and willingness to travel on company business. Full driving licence and access to a car. Desirable Experience of working with specific client group (e.g. neuro-diverse and/or social,emotional and mental health) and setting type (e.g. schools and/or residential care). Experience of providing supervision to others. Working knowledge of current philosophies and principles underpinning services for those within the specific client group. Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group. Post qualification training in topics related to role,service and/or clientgroup Training in evidence-based interventions/approaches 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, soyoull get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: £2,000 training allowance? 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 *Youll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit 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? 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad? Cycle to Work Schemes? Electric Car Purchase Scheme? Critical illness cover £3000 Welcome Bonus 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, pleasesubmit 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 applicantsas 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: #Psychologist#psychology#CareersinEducation#SpecialEducation#CareersinCare #CareersinSpecialEducation #Therapists #1 JBRP1_UKTJ