How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four ?Our colleagues wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so were always looking for new ways to improve everyones work/life balance. Were taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).If the trial is a success, well be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group so theres never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!Job Title: Lead Clinician- Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist (Experienced Psychotherapists applications welcome)Location: Red Kite School Buckinghamshire, HP27 0JWSalary: 50,000 - 60,000 dependent on experience plus 3000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of 1,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of 1,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&C's apply Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks, 37.5 hours per weekWere looking for an experienced Lead Clinician - Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join our team who will contribute to bespoke assessment and intervention plans for the pupils we support. This is a wide and varied role ideal for those looking for a new challenge where you can truly have an impact on shaping services and driving change.About the roleThe post is located within Red Kite School based in the South East. You will be joining a clinical team to facilitate MDT working, consisting of Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy. The clinical team is embedded into the structure of the provision which enables positive and effective multi-disciplinary working across the education services, in order to maximise clinical outcomes for our pupils.You will be working within the overall framework of the service policies and procedures and within existing MDT and Clinical Governance structures to support the services in future development and ensuring quality assurance.Our clinical teams help to develop empowering environments where our pupils can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.When it comes to looking after the pupils in our care, we strive for excellence. With this in mind, we are looking for a Lead Clinician - Clinical/Counselling Psychologist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures.Location: Red Kite School South EastRed Kite SchoolAbout the GroupOutcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high-quality education and special needs education. We have adult services covering all of England and North Wales. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate for.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running.Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.For more information on the group please visit: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/Essential Criteria:Post-graduate doctoral level qualification in Psychology (clinical, counselling, forensic), or experienced PsychotherapistRegistered with the HCPC and BPS.Experience in supervising Assistant PsychologistsPrevious experience working with adults or children with intellectual disabilitiesAbility to work collaboratively with a range of key partnersAble to work sensitively with people and resolve conflict effectivelyEvidence of continuing professional development relevant to the settingSubstantial and relevant post-qualification experience with adults and children.Experience of lecturing/teaching/trainingSkills in the management of data are also important as the role includes collecting and analysing data to inform various pieces of service delivery, development and project work.For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: recruitment@ofgl.co.ukWhats in it for you?You will be working with an ambitious and driven service thats really going places, supported by an exceptional team of likeminded individuals who are keen to learn from you. This is an opportunity to enrich the lives of the people we support and make a positive difference, in a role where you have autonomy.We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our adults are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so youll get an exceptional reward package including:Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase your contributionsYour Wellbeing Matters access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks Youll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefitAnd a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package thats right for you, including:A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverAt Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS Vacancy ID 271455
Job Title
Lead Clinician