Practitioner Therapist

About the Role

We are excited to be expanding our clinical service during a time of growth for the service. Our team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Practitioner Psychologist to join our Clinical Wellbeing team. The post holder will work collaboratively to deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our pupils, utilizing their expertise in clinical psychology to make a positive impact on the lives of our students.

Key Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload and work collaboratively with other clinicians to deliver high-quality assessment and intervention plans.
• Contribute to staff training, consultation, and reflective practice, sharing expertise and best practices with the team.
• Work closely with the Clinical Locality Lead and Head of Clinical Operations (South) to develop and implement clinical strategies and initiatives.
• Collect and analyze data to inform service delivery, development, and project work, utilizing data-driven insights to drive positive change.
• Collaborate with key partners to ensure seamless service delivery and achieve outstanding outcomes for our pupils.

Requirements

• Registered with the HCPC and own professional body.
• Post-graduate doctoral level in Clinical / Counselling / Educational Psychology (or its equivalent if trained before 1996) as accredited by the BPS.
• Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and leading strategically.
• Experience of working with people who have an intellectual disability and/or autism with additional needs.
• Demonstrable ability to work collaboratively with a range of key partners and resolve conflict effectively.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting.
• Substantial and relevant post-qualification experience with adults.
• Experience of lecturing/teaching/training and managing data.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and supportive work environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of our pupils.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, including life assurance, pension scheme, and access to a wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits.
• Opportunities for career development and progression, with a focus on supporting your professional growth and well-being.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils, with a fully enhanced DBS check required for all successful applicants.

About Us

Wessex Lodge School is a leading provider of high-quality education and special needs education and care. We are committed to building incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional outcomes for our pupils, and we are seeking like-minded professionals to join us on this journey.