Clinical Services Lead

West Kirby Educational Trust is seeking to appoint a Clinical Services Lead Closing Date for Applications: 1 st January 2026 Contract: Permanent, working term time only (44.6 weeks) Hours: 37 hours per week Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist or Occupational Therapist who wants to work term time only with an excellent, highly competitive salary package? West Kirby Educational Trust is offering a fantastic opportunity for a passionate clinician to step into a leadership role that truly makes a difference. About the Role We are seeking an exceptional Clinical Services Lead to oversee and support our SaLT and OT teams across all West Kirby Educational Trust sites. This senior role combines clinical leadership, service development, and professional management to ensure the delivery of high‑quality therapeutic services for children and young people. You will shape clinical provision, lead on caseload efficiency, support team development, and play a key role in the coordination and set‑up of a new outreach service within the local area. Why Join West Kirby Educational Trust? Working with us means becoming part of a supportive, child‑focused organisation where therapeutic practice is valued and encouraged. Staff Benefits & What We Offer Term‑time only (44.6 weeks) for strong work‑life balance Highly competitive salary package Free Benenden Healthcare membership – 24/7 GP access, mental health helpline, diagnostic and treatment support Access to our school gym and a free daily school lunch Wellbeing afternoons each half‑term Ongoing Continuous Professional Development from day one Group Life Assurance (after 6 months) – up to 4× annual salary Private Pension Scheme (after 3 months) with employer contributions up to 7% We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to rigorous recruitment checks. West Kirby School & College is an exempt employer as defined in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975) and as such, we have a lawful basis for requesting an enhanced DBS disclosure certificate for all employees. Qualifications Highly developed auditory, analytical and perceptual skills essential Excellent problem solving skills and flexibility essential Excellent record keeping and report writing skills essential Develop and deliver training to colleagues and external partners as required essential Safe and effective prioritisation, planning and organisational skills essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills essential Able to provide clinically reasoned rationales for interventions based on evidence based practice and individual need essential Understand and promote holistic approach essential Knowledge of the principles and implementation of clinical governance / audit essential Knowledge of the appropriate use and choice of standardised and non-standardised assessments essential In depth knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to WKS population essential Working understanding of the importance of supervision and its operation essential Managing referrals / waiting lists Review / write policies and procedures Skilled at motivating and building rapport with CYP who have low self‑esteem, difficulties in building relationships and developing trust Developing creative materials and visuals for use in therapeutic/training sessions, tailored to different audiences Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice and National Curriculum Awareness of current research / national policies for relevant specialism Knowledge of ACEs and trauma informed approaches Knowledge of how therapeutic interventions links with the objectives and demands of school based provisions Experience Management experience of leading/developing teams essential Working with children/young peoples with SEN, particularly ASD essential Differential diagnosis; formulation of therapy plans; providing appropriate intervention(s); evaluating outcomes essential Carrying out formal and informal assessments, observations essential Developing outreach services & services to different providers essential Ability to write, co‑ordinate, implement and provide oversight of therapy plans written and delivered by others Ability to update EHCPs Delivering Training Experience of undertaking appraisals and planning CPD Knowledge of an outreach service Personal Attributes Motivated to make a difference to the lives of CYP with complex presentations essential Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries essential Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills essential Approach the role with creativity, a sense of humour, and compassion essential Ability to be a good team member and assume clinical leadership responsibilities essential Show initiative essential Detail orientated Sets realistic (but stretching) targets / objectives for themselves and their team (and actively manages them through to delivery) Enthusiasm; ability to motivate and inspire others Contact Information West Kirby Residential School107-119 Meols Drive, West KirbyWirralMerseysideCH48 5DH recruitment@wkrs.co.uk The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to rigorous recruitment & online checks. West Kirby Educational Trust is an exempt employer as defined in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975) and as such, we have a lawful basis for requesting an enhanced DBS disclosure certificate for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr