Clinical Lead

Clinical Lead – Specialist Autism School HCPC Registered Speech & Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Practitioner Psychologist £48,000 to £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Term-Time Only (Full Pay)35 hrs per week, but a minimum 4 days per week consideredWatford, HertfordshireA candidate information pack including the full job description is available upon request.Overview:Compass Associates are delighted to be partnering with a renowned charity provider of specialist autism education and support. With an extensive portfolio of specialist schools, residential services and community programmes, they are dedicated to providing exceptional education, care and therapeutic support for autistic children and young people with complex needs.Together, we are seeking a Clinical Lead to join their specialist school in Radlett, Hertfordshire. This exciting new position has been created to drive the development and delivery of therapy provision across the school, ensuring an integrated, high-quality service for pupils. The successful candidate will lead a small but developing therapy team, supporting Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Psychology provision, while maintaining a manageable clinical caseload.You will work closely with the school’s leadership team and the organisation’s Head of Therapy to embed evidence-based practice, shape service improvement and foster a culture of collaboration and professional development.Work Pattern:Monday to Friday, 35 hours per weekTerm-time only (12 weeks paid school holidays per year)Full-time preferred, but 4-day contracts will be consideredDiscussions regarding 1 day per week working from home can be accommodatedLocation:This welcoming specialist school is based in Watford, commutable from Radlett, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Borehamwood, Barnet, Enfield, North London, Hatfield, Luton, Stevenage, and surrounding towns and villages.Criteria:HCPC Registered as a Speech & Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Practitioner PsychologistMinimum 5 years post-qualification experienceExperience working with autistic individuals or those with complex needs and SENLeadership or supervisory experience within a multidisciplinary or clinical settingStrong understanding of EHCPs, outcome measures and integrated therapy modelsInterview Process:This will be a two-stage process, consisting of:An initial informal conversation, either virtual or in-personA formal on-site interview with the Head of Therapy, Principal, and DeputySalary and Benefits:This Clinical Lead role offers a salary of £48,000 to £55,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications, alongside a generous benefits package including:12 weeks paid school holidays (term-time only contract, full pay)Auto-enrolled pension schemeEnhanced sick payComprehensive induction and ongoing professional development, including autism-specific trainingHealthcare Cash PlanLife AssuranceOnline staff discount platform (shopping discounts, cycle to work, season ticket loan and more)Access to 24-hour employee assistance programme and Headspace AppFlexible benefits and salary sacrifice schemesContact Details:To apply, or for more information and an informal confidential discussion, please contact Lijani Cherry at 02394 211 143 or lcherry@compassltd.co.uk. A candidate information pack including the full job description is available upon request.Compass Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.