Lead Clinician

Job overview

Lead Clinician - OT / SLT / Psychotherapy at TES FE News. Location: Bestwood Village School, Nottingham, NG6 8TL. Salary: up to £60,000 FTE DOE. Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday. Contract: Fixed Term – Maternity Leave cover. Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.We offer opportunities for growth and development in a friendly multidisciplinary team within a rewarding education setting. You will have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups, and form part of a wider clinical network that meets regularly for training and development. You will work flexibly to deliver specialist assessments and interventions that foster independence within an educational setting and help develop an enhanced clinical offer by supporting colleagues, apprentices, students and therapy assistants. Outcomes First Group has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.About the group: Outcomes First Group is a leading provider of world-class education with Acorn, Options Autism, Momenta Connect, and Blenheim Schools. Our vision is to empower every child with a world-class education. Our mission is to unlock pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity.Role purpose: We are looking for a Lead Clinician to manage the in-house Clinical Team at Bestwood Village School. The postholder will work with the school SLT and the Regional Clinical Lead, splitting time between clinical leadership and maintaining a therapy caseload. The role includes delivering bespoke assessments and intervention plans for pupils with complex profiles of need (autism, neurodivergence, developmental trauma, SEMH), focusing on EHCP outcomes. You will coordinate line management of the onsite clinical team and lead service development of the school-based clinical service in collaboration with the SLT and Regional Clinical Lead.Your clinical teams operate with a person-centred, empowering approach. Our settings maintain a safeguarding culture, ensuring pupils are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence as a leading service provider in the UK and welcome a Lead Clinician who shares this vision to enhance quality of life and outcomes for pupils.Location detail: Bestwood Village School – Nottingham, NG6 8TL. The school is part of the Options Autism brand and is an independent specialist day school for children and young people aged 7–16.Essential criteria

Degree qualification in a specific discipline plus leadership/management experienceValid professional registration and membership of a professional body (e.g., BPS)Experience with autistic individuals and/or complex needsClear, concise clinical and research report writingExperience providing supervision and supporting a therapy teamAbility to work independently and adapt to a growing clinical serviceExperience of multi-professional work within the designated specialty (preferred)Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicleBenefits

Flexible benefits package including:Life AssurancePension with employer contributionsYour Wellbeing Matters – mental health support and health checks80% of contractual hours for 100% pay (4DWW, subject to probation)Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility supportA wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefitsDiscounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, and moreAdditional information: All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks. The employer reserves the right to close vacancies early. Job Ref: 289331.Application note: We are committed to a fair, thorough recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.Linked tags: #Leadclinician #Psychology #CareersinEducation ..... full job details .....