Lead Clinician

Overview

Are you looking for an employer that offers opportunities for growth and development in your clinical career within a friendly multidisciplinary team in an education setting? Do you want opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups, and to be part of a wider clinical network that meets regularly for training and development? Do you want flexibility to deliver specialist assessments and interventions fostering independence in an education setting?

Outcomes First Group has been awarded a Great Place to Work for the 5th year running and offers a role with potential for a better work/life balance.

Job Title:

Lead Clinician (OT / SLT)

Location:

Brick Lane School, London E2 6DY

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:30pm

Contract:

Permanent - 52 Weeks

Role summary:
The postholder will manage our in-house Clinical Team at Brick Lane School, work collaboratively with the schools SLT and Regional Clinical Lead, split between clinically leading the team and holding a therapy caseload, and deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for pupils with complex profiles of need (autism, neurodivergence, trauma, SEMH). The role includes coordinating line management of on-site clinical team members and leading service development of the school-based clinical service in collaboration with the school SLT and Regional Clinical Lead.

Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education, with schools across England, Scotland and Wales. Our Acorn schools meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity;
Options Autism schools support autistic pupils;
Momenta Connect supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education;
Blenheim Schools enable high-quality independent and international education. Our vision is to empower every child with a world-class education that nurtures potential and lifelong learning. Our mission is to unlock pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.

WE LISTEN. WE WORK TOGETHER. WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. These principles guide how we treat each other and how we work as a team.

We are looking for a Lead Clinician (OT / SLT) to manage our in-house Clinical Team at Brick Lane School. The postholder will work with the Senior Leadership Team and the Regional Clinical Lead. The role will involve leading the clinical team and managing a therapy caseload, delivering assessments and interventions for pupils with complex needs related to autism, neurodivergence, trauma, and SEMH.

Meeting EHCP targets will be a primary focus, using OFG’s group and individual clinical approaches. The postholder will coordinate line management and lead service development of the school-based clinical service.

Our Clinical Teams maintain a person-centred, safeguarding-focused approach, ensuring pupils are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We aim for excellence and strive to be a leading provider in the UK, using innovative approaches to enhance life quality and outcomes for pupils.

• BSc or MSc in Speech & Language Therapy or Occupational Therapy with HCPC registration and RCSLT or equivalent
• Active professional registration and membership of a relevant body (e.g., BPS)
• Experience with autistic individuals and/or complex needs
• Clear and concise clinical and research reporting
• Experience providing supervision and supporting a therapy team
• Ability to work independently and within a growing clinical service
• Experience of multi-professional collaboration within the designated specialty (preferred)

We offer a collaborative network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, and a flexible benefits package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health supports and health checks
• 80% pay for 100% of contracted hours (condition: successful probation)
• Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Purchase schemes
• Critical illness cover

Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding

Clearance. We reserve the right to close vacancies early. The recruitment process adheres to Keeping Children Safe in Education and related safeguarding requirements.

For further information regarding this vacancy, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.