Lead Clinician – Practitioner Psychologist

Job Title: Lead Clinician - Practitioner Psychologist Location: Copper Fields School, Cornwall, PL18 9EH Salary: Up to GBP60,000 pro-rata, (dependent on experience) Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent, 41 weeks, Term Time only Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle required About the role This is an exciting opportunity to join our new clinical team supporting Copper Fields School. With experienced Psychologists and Lead Clinicians working across the South West locality, clinical supervision available internally, and our GBP2000 CPD incentive (following successful completion of the probation period), this post will offer the successful applicant an opportunity to develop their specialism in working with autistic children and young people, including those who have experienced trauma. We are looking for a Lead Clinician to provide frontline management and leadership support to our in-house Clinical Team at Copper Fields School. The postholder will work collaboratively with both the school's Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Clinical Locality Lead, plus other key stakeholders across OFG. The role will be split between clinically leading the team and holding a therapy caseload. The postholder will deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for students who may present with complex profiles of need as a result of autism and other types of neurodivergence, developmental trauma, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. They will also coordinate the line management of the onsite clinical team and lead on the service development of the clinical school-based service, alongside the school SLT and Clinical Locality Lead. The postholder will hold the therapy caseload with the full support of our well-established clinical network and growing Clinical Team, and contribute to staff training and consultation. This challenging and rewarding role would suit a resilient and enthusiastic individual, with a therapeutic approach and the ability to make decisions, manage their own workload, and supervise others. This is an innovative time for the Clinical Team, so please get in touch to find out more. Working within the framework of the service policies and procedures, the postholder will support the integration of the specific service in the day-to-day running of each provision, including standardised assessments and clinical services. A key aspect of the role will be to deliver the wellbeing and clinical rainbow strategy at a universal, enhanced, and specialist level to support our wider teams in meeting our pupils' needs in line with set Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Our Clinical Teams support the development of nurturing environments where our learners can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. We are looking for a Lead Clinician who shares our vision: to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world. Essential Criteria: Recognised postgraduate degree in Clinical, Forensic or Educational Psychology Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC Valid and up-to-date professional Registration & membership of the BPS Experience within the specialist client group; working with autistic individuals and those with complex needs. Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities Experience of providing supervision and supporting a therapy team Ability to work independently Ability to work dynamically and within a growing clinical service Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated specialty preferred Full UK valid driving licence and access to own vehicle For further information on this role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Clinical Locality Lead, Kate Boot. Why work for us? Alongside working with a network of clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offers an array of flexible benefit options. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: 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. And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover At Outcomes First Group, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

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