Lead Clinician

Overview

Are you looking for an employer that offers growth and development in your clinical career within a friendly multidisciplinary team in an education setting? This role provides opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups, and a wider clinical network that meets regularly for training and development. The employer has been awarded a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running.

Job Title: Lead Clinician (OT / SaLT)
Location: Brick Lane School, London E2 6DY

Responsibilities: Manage the in-house Clinical Team at Brick Lane School, working with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Regional Clinical Lead. Split the role between clinically leading the team and maintaining a therapy caseload. Deliver bespoke assessments and intervention plans for pupils with complex needs, including autism, neurodivergence, developmental trauma, and SEMH. Focus on EHCP needs via group and individual clinical approaches embedded in clinical practice.

Coordinate line management for onsite clinical team members and lead service development of the school-based clinical service in collaboration with the school SLT and Regional Clinical Lead. Maintain a person-centred, safeguarding-focused approach with pupils actively involved in decisions that affect them.

Brick Lane School, London E2 6DY
. Brick Lane School is part of the Options Autism brand and focuses on children and young people aged 5–18.

Salary: 50,000 – 60,000 dependent on experience
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:30pm
Contract: Permanent – 52 Weeks

• BSc or MSc in Speech & Language Therapy or Occupational Therapy with HCPC registration and RCSLT/B/log appropriate professional membership (e.g., BPS)
• Valid and up-to-date professional registration and membership
• Experience with in the specialist client group, including autistic individuals and/or those with complex needs
• Clear and concise report writing related to clinical and research activities
• Experience providing supervision and supporting a therapy team
• Ability to work independently and adapt in a growing clinical service
• Experience of multi-professional collaboration within the designated specialty (preferred)

• Flexible benefit options including Life Assurance and Pension scheme
• You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay (subject to probation)
• Family Growth Support with enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatment support
• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, plus discount options
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. Successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and social media checks. The group reserves the right to close vacancies early. All stages of the recruitment process follow Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.

Outcomes First Group is a leading provider of world-class education with schools across England, Scotland, and Wales. Our Acorn schools serve pupils with trauma and adversity, Options Autism schools support autistic pupils, Momenta Connect assists young people to engage with education, and Blenheim Schools provide independent and international schooling. The organization emphasises values such as listening, teamwork, accountability, and safeguarding.