Lead Clinician Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

Lead Clinician – Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

We are seeking a Lead Clinician – Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to manage the in-house Clinical Team at Skylarks School, Surrey. The postholder will work collaboratively with the school’s Senior Leadership Team and the Regional Clinical Lead. The role will be split between clinically leading the team and maintaining a therapy caseload, delivering bespoke assessment and intervention plans for students who may present with complex profiles of need (autism, neurodivergence, developmental trauma, SEMH). Meeting EHCP needs will be a primary focus, delivered through our all/group/individual clinical approaches embedded in clinical practice. The postholder will coordinate line management of the onsite clinical team and lead service development of the school-based clinical service, alongside the school SLT and Regional Clinical Lead.Location: Skylarks School – Surrey KT18 7LRHours: 37.5 per week, Monday to FridayContract: Permanent (term-time only or flexible around a full-time contract can be discussed based on personal circumstances)Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 dependent on experienceOur clinical teams aim to maintain a person-centred, empowering approach, putting pupils at the forefront. We strive for excellence and are part of Outcomes First Group, a leading provider of education with a focus on quality and positive outcomes for children and young people.Responsibilities

Lead the on-site clinical team and provide line management for team membersDeliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for pupils with complex needs (autism, neurodivergence, SEMH, developmental trauma)Collaborate with SLT and Regional Clinical Lead to develop and enhance the school-based clinical serviceContribute to creating an environment where pupils flourish and gain independenceSupport, supervise and develop colleagues, apprentices, students and therapy assistantsEnsure therapies align with EHCP targets and clinical practice frameworksEssential Criteria

Recognised degree in Occupational TherapyValid and up-to-date professional Registration and membership (e.g., HCPC, BPS)Experience with autistic individuals and/or those with complex needsClear, concise report writing for clinical and research activitiesExperience providing supervision and supporting a therapy teamAbility to work independently and dynamically within a growing clinical serviceExperience of multi-professional work with teams or services in the designated specialty (preferred)Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicleBenefits

Flexible benefits package including health and wellbeing support, pension, and other perksOption to work 80% of contracted hours for 100% payFamily Growth Support, fertility treatment support, cycle to work, and other lifestyle benefitsSafeguarding and DBS checks carried out in line with policy requirementsAll successful applicants are subject to safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements. We reserve the right to close vacancies early.Job Ref: Lead Clinician – Highly Specialist Occupational ..... full job details .....