Practitioner Psychologist

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growthand developmentin yourpsychologicaltherapy career- All whilst working withina friendly multidisciplinary teamin a rewardingeducationsetting?
Do you want to have opportunities toparticipateinresearchprojects, special interest groups andform part of a widerpsychologicaltherapy networkthat meets regularly for training& development?
Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliverspecialistpsychologicalassessment 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?
Job Title:

Practitioner Psychologist
Location:

Red Moor School

Lanlivery PL30 5BT
Salary: Up to 60,000 FTE (DOE)
Hours:

15 - 22.5 hours per week, 08:30am- 16:30pm, Monday to Friday - days to be agreed.
Contract:

Permanent

(Term timeonly,orflexibility aroundfull-timecontractcan be discussed based on your personalcircumstances)
In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasingdaily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Youruniqueskills andexpertiseare 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 flourishand grow in independenceis key.
We understand the value of helping our employeesdevelopin their careers. Forclinicians toachieve their Continued Professional Development(CPD)goalsweoffer a 2000 training allowance,so that you cancomplete role specific training tailored to your individual requirementsonce your probation has been completed.
About the Group:
Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education.Our schoolsare a vital part of local communities in England,Scotlandand Wales,with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for thechildren and young peoplewe educate for.OurAcornschoolsare there tomeet thesocial and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for lifes important steps. Our Options Autism schools supportautistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way.Another division, Momenta Connect, supportsyoung people to overcome barriers and engage with education.While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools,enablesoutstanding 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.
OurPromise
WE LISTEN.We never assume.
WE WORK TOGETHER.To make the remarkable happen.
WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE.To each other and for one another.
Our Promise describes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, worktogetherand behave. Itrepresentswhatstruly importantto us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day.It‘sthe golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual.
The role:
We are looking for aPractitionerPsychologistto join our in-houseclinicalteam atRed Moor School.
Working collaboratively with theeducation team, you will deliverpsychologicalassessment and interventiontopupilswho may have experienceddevelopmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMHneeds.You will work within the standardsprovidedin theOFGPsychologicalPracticeWays of Working. Thiswill guide your practice within an education settingand clarify your roles and responsibilities,whiletaking into accountthe 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 consultationasrequired.This post would suit a resilient,creativeand enthusiastic individual.
Our Clinical Teams helpmaintaina person-centred, empowering approach always putting thepupilswe support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settingsmaintaina strong safeguarding culture, and the pupilswe 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 aPractitionerPsychologistwho shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of lifeand outcomes of the pupils we support.
Location:

Red Moor School

Lanlivery PL30 5BT

Red Moor School

forms part of our Acorn Education brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 5

18
Red Moor School

School Finder - Acorn

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Essential Criteria:
Registered Educational/Forensic/Counselling/Clinical Psychologist
Doctoral level degree inClinical/Counselling/Forensic/EducationalPsychology(or equivalent if qualified prior to introduction of relevant Doctorate)
Relevantpreviousexperience, working in related settings or with related client group
Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working (working with both clinical and non-clinical,internaland 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,groupand 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 andaccurateclinical records, including observation records, consultation records,reportsand 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 todemonstrateand 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.

Desirable
Experience of working with specific client group (e.g. neuro-diverse and/or social,emotionaland 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,serviceand/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, soyoullget 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
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 o