Lead Clinician

OverviewPE9 Stamford, East Midlands – Outcomes First GroupPosted todayJob DescriptionAre you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your clinical career—within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting?Do you want opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups, and to form part of a wider clinical network that meets regularly for training and development?Do you want flexibility to work creatively to deliver specialist assessments and interventions, fostering independence within an education setting?Do you want to help develop an enhanced clinical offer by supporting the growth of colleagues, apprentices, students and therapy assistants?Are you interested in working for an employer awarded a “Great Place to Work” for the 5th year running?Location, hours, and contract detailsJob Title: Lead ClinicianLocation: The Shires Stretton / Oakham, Rutland, East Midlands LE15 7GT / LE15 6JB (covering both sites)Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to FridayContract: Permanent (term-time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on personal circumstances)Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicleIn a world where demand for clinical support is increasing, we value your unique skills and expertise to build better outcomes for our pupils. Outcomes First Group aims to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each site, in collaboration with education teams, to create an environment where pupils can flourish and gain independence.About the GroupOutcomes First Group is a leading provider of world-class education. Our schools serve local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a strong reputation for quality and positive outcomes for children and young people. Our Acorn schools meet social and emotional needs; Options Autism schools support autistic pupils; Momenta Connect helps young people overcome barriers; Blenheim Schools provide high-quality independent and international education.Our Vision – Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and helps pupils thrive in a diverse world.Our Mission – Unlocking pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.The role: The Lead Clinician will manage the in-house Clinical Team at The Shires – Oakham / Stretton (Rutland). The postholder will work with the school’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Regional Clinical Lead. The role combines clinical leadership of the team with a therapy caseload, delivering bespoke assessments and intervention plans for pupils with complex needs (autism, neurodivergence, developmental trauma, SEMH). EHCP needs will be a primary focus, using OFG’s all/group/individual clinical approaches. The Lead Clinician will coordinate line management and drive service development of the school-based clinical service, alongside the school SLT and Regional Clinical Lead.Our clinical teams promote a person-centred, safeguarding-focused approach, ensuring pupils are heard, respected and involved in decisions affecting them. We seek a Lead Clinician who shares our commitment to innovative practices that improve life outcomes for pupils.LocationLocation: The Shires Stretton / Oakham, Rutland, East Midlands LE15 7GT / LE15 6JB – The Shires (Options Autism brand), an independent specialist day school for young people aged 11–19.Further information: Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.RequirementsValid and up-to-date professional registration and membership of a professional body (e.g., BPS)Experience with autistic individuals and/or pupils with complex needsClear, concise report writing relating to clinical and research activitiesExperience providing supervision and supporting a therapy teamAbility to work independentlyAbility to work dynamically within a growing clinical serviceExperience of multi-professional work within the designated specialty (preferred)Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicleBenefits and Recruitment InformationFlexible benefit options, including health and wellbeing support, pension, and additional perksProbationary adjustments for specific benefits (where applicable)Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatment supportCycle to Work schemes and other discountsSafeguarding and DBS checks as part of recruitmentOther notes: Outcomes First Group reserves the right to close vacancies early. All recruitment follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.Job Ref: Lead Clinician#Leadclinician#Psychology #J-18808-Ljbffr