Lead Clinician - Psychotherapist

Overview

Lead Clinician - Psychotherapist role at Oak Tree School, part of Outcomes First Group. The organisation emphasizes growth and development within a multidisciplinary education setting, with opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups, and a wider clinical network. The group promotes flexible working and a work/life balance, with a track record as a Great Place to Work.

Location:

Oak Tree School, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly TR4 9NH
. Salary: 50,000 – 60,000 dependent on experience.

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm.

Contract:

Permanent (Full-time or flexibility around term-time can be discussed based on personal circumstances).

• Lead the in-house Clinical Team at Oak Tree School. Collaborate with the school’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Regional Clinical Lead.
• Split the role between clinically leading the team and holding a therapy caseload.
• Deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for pupils who may present with complex profiles of need as a result of autism, neurodivergence, developmental trauma, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Meet EHCP needs through a target-led approach, via the OFG all-group and individual clinical ways of working embedded in clinical practice.
• Coordinate line management of onsite clinical team members and lead on service development of the clinical school-based service, alongside the school SLT and Regional Clinical Lead.
• Maintain a person-centred, empowering approach and ensure safeguarding is central across settings; involve pupils in decisions affecting them.

Outcomes First Group is a leading provider of world-class education with schools in England, Scotland and Wales. Our Acorn schools support social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity;
Options Autism schools support autistic pupils;
Momenta Connect supports young people to engage with education;
Blenheim Schools enable high-quality independent and international schooling.

Vision:
Empower every child with a world-class education. Mission:
Unlock pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity. Promise:
We LISTEN. WE WORK TOGETHER. WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE.

• HCPC-registered practitioner (or other approved governing body) Level
  7. Valid/professional registration and membership of professional body (e.g., BPS).
• Knowledge of EHCPs and ability to run reflective practice and supervision sessions.
• Experience with the specialist client group (autistic individuals and/or those with complex needs).
• Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities.
• Experience of providing supervision and supporting a therapy team.
• Ability to work independently and dynamically within a growing, 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.

Benefits include a flexible package with health and wellbeing support, pension, and a range of discounts. You will join a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development. Specific benefits include:
Life Assurance;
Pension;
Wellbeing support; 80% of contractual hours for 100% pay;
Family Growth Support;
Cycle to Work;
Electric Car Purchase Scheme;
Critical illness cover, and more.

Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to DBS checks and safeguarding clearances in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. We reserve the right to close vacancies early. Job reference: 298797.