Practitioner Psychologist; Par

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your psychological therapy career? All whilst working with a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider psychological therapy network that meets regularly for training and development? Do you want flexibility and the ability to work creatively to deliver specialist psychological assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?

How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running?

Practitioner Psychologist

Red Moor School – Lannerivery, PL30 5BT

Up to £60,000 FTE (DOE)

15 – 22.5 hours per week, 08:30 am – 16:30 pm, Monday to Friday – days to be agreed.

Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)

At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child has the ability to thrive when given access to a learning environment designed for their success. We provide, champion and develop an exceptional, research‑led education that is tailored around the abilities and aspirations of each individual. Our philosophy blends tradition and innovation, championing smaller class sizes, personalised learning plans and a curriculum that prepares students for success both in and beyond the classroom.

We are looking for a Practitioner Psychologist to join our in‑house clinical team at Red Moor School. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver psychological assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neuro‑divergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Psychological Practice Ways of Working, guiding your practice within an education setting and clarifying your roles and responsibilities.

You will hold a psychological caseload, supported by a designated clinical supervisor and site lead, and contribute to school development, staff training and consultation as required.

• Registered Educational / Forensic / Counselling / Clinical Psychologist
• Doctoral level degree in Clinical / Counselling / Forensic / Educational Psychology (or equivalent if qualified prior to introduction of the relevant Doctorate)
• Relevant previous experience working in related settings or with related client groups
• Experience of effective multi‑disciplinary working with both clinical and non‑clinical, internal and external agencies
• Experience of effectively communicating with and working with families, relatives and carers
• Experience of working at different systems within an organisation (e.g. service development, group and individual levels)
• Experience of working via a model of: ‘assess, plan, do and review’
• Experience of using consultation as a method of service delivery
• Competence in all core areas of psychological practice, meeting HCPC practice standards
• Knowledge of client group and their needs
• Knowledge of trauma‑informed practice and neuro‑diversity
• Ability to develop formulations and use these to inform clinical intervention plans and recommendations for others
• Ability to develop and deliver training to different cohorts of people
• Ability to write coherent and accurate clinical records, including observation records, consultation records, reports and intervention plans
• Excellent communication skills on complex matters and ideas in complex situations
• Effective IT skills or aptitude to learn effective IT skills, to use core computer programmes and platforms
• Ability to work effectively with a range of professionals, problem‑solving with others to achieve excellent service development outcomes
• Ongoing evidence of CPD
• Ability to use evaluation tools to demonstrate and improve service effectiveness and outcomes
• Ability to make independent clinical decisions when necessary
• Excellent time‑management and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise multiple work demands and meet deadlines
• Commitment to the values of the…