Lead Clinician - Occupational Therapist

Overview

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your clinical 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 to be part of a wider clinical network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want flexibility and the ability to work creatively to deliver specialist assessments and interventions fostering independence within an education setting?

Working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running and offering 4 days a week with full pay is a dream – it can be.

• Job Title: Lead Clinician - Occupational Therapist
• Location: Dibden Park School – Hampshire SO45 5TD
• Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 FTE DOE
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm
• Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full‑time contract can be discussed based on personal circumstances)
• Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own transport

• Manage the in‑house Clinical Team at Dibden Park School.
• Work collaboratively with the school’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Regional Clinical Lead.
• Occupy a dual role of clinical leader and therapist caseload holder.
• Deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for students with complex profiles, including autism, neuro‑divergence, developmental trauma and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Focus on meeting EHCP plans, operating within the OFG ‘all’, ‘group’ and ‘individual’ clinical ways of working.
• Coordinate the line management of the onsite clinical team and lead service development of the clinical school‑based service alongside SLT and the Regional Clinical Lead.
• Maintain a person‑centred, empowering approach, ensuring a strong safeguarding culture and that pupils are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them.

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
• Valid and up‑to‑date professional registration & membership of a professional body (e.g. BPS).
• Minimum 2 years post‑qualification experience, preferably in a child/education setting and preferably with management experience.
• Experience with in the specialist client group – working with autistic individuals and/or those with complex needs.
• Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities.
• Experience providing supervision and supporting a therapy team.
• Ability to work independently and dynamically within a growing and developing 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.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
• Access to first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks.
• Work 80% of contractual hours for 100% of pay, giving more time for personal priorities (subject to successful completion of probation).
• Inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, plus paid fertility treatment support.
• Range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits.
• Discount options valid in the UK and abroad.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
• Critical illness cover.

All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS. Outcomes First Group reserves the right to close vacancies early. The role is part of the Outcomes First Group, a leading provider of world‑class education across England, Scotland and Wales.