Lead Clinician

Job Title

Lead Clinician (OT / SALT / Psychotherapist)

Hemlock Stone School, Nottinghamshire NG9 8GA

£50,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience, plus a £3,000 Welcome Bonus (paid as £1,500 after one month and a further £1,500 after completing the final probation period).

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Permanent, 52 weeks.

Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world‑class education, operating a range of specialist schools across England, Scotland and Wales. Our Acorn schools support pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, while our Options Autism schools help autistic pupils thrive. We also run Momenta Connect, supporting young people to overcome barriers, and Blenheim Schools, offering high‑quality independent and international education.

Our vision is to empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world‑class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.

Our mission is to unlock pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.

We are looking for a Lead Clinician to manage our in‑house Clinical Team at Hemlock Stone School. The role will operate in partnership with the school Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Regional Clinical Lead. It involves both clinical leadership and a therapeutic caseload, delivering bespoke assessment and intervention plans for students with complex profiles such as autism, neurodivergence, developmental trauma and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

• Clinically lead the in‑house clinical team, ensuring high‑quality practice and professional development.
• Work collaboratively with the SLT and Regional Clinical Lead to integrate services across the school.
• Provide assessment and intervention plans for pupils with complex needs, aligning with EHCP plans and target‑led outcomes.
• Lead line management of onsite clinical team members and drive service development in partnership with SLT and Regional Clinical Lead.
• Maintain a person‑centred, safeguarding‑led approach, ensuring pupils are heard, respected and involved in decisions.

• Degree qualification in OT, SALT or Psychotherapy.
• Leadership and management experience (minimum 5 years of clinical experience).
• Valid and up‑to‑date professional registration and membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., BPS).
• Experience working with autistic individuals and/or those with complex needs.
• Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities.
• Experience in providing supervision and supporting a therapy team.
• Ability to work independently and dynamic within a growing clinical service.
• Experience in multi‑professional teamwork or service delivery within the designated specialty preferred.
• Full UK valid driving licence and access to own vehicle.

• Life assurance and pension scheme with contribution options.
• Health and wellbeing support, including first‑class mental health services and physical health checks.
• Flexibility – 80% of contract hours for 100% pay, 4‑day work week (subject to successful probation).
• Family growth support: inclusive maternity and paternity leave, paid fertility treatment support.
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits plus discounts and schemes (Cycle to Work, Electric Car Purchase, Critical Illness cover).
• 3000 welcome bonus.

For further information about this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Our recruitment process is fair, thorough and efficient. All successful applicants will undergo safeguarding and DBS checks. We reserve the right to close vacancies early – please apply at the earliest opportunity.

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