Clinical Psychologist

Job description

You'll work 80% of your contractualhours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the thingsthat make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion ofprobation and is not a contractualbenefit

JobTitle: PractitionerPsychologist

Location: Meadowcroft School -Yorkshire

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £60,000 (pro rata, DOE)

Contract: Permanent,Term-Time only (There may be scope for this role to be a full-timecontract if this is your preference, please get in touch todiscuss.)

Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to ownvehicle

We're looking for aPractitioner Psychologist. This is a fantastic opportunity tosupport the developing clinical service and to work closely withthe Lead Clinician to develop the clinical provision in line withneurodiversity and intersectionality affirming therapeuticsupport.

This is a varied role ideal for thoselooking for a new challenge where you can truly have an impact onshaping a service and driving transformational change.

About the role

Weare excited to be expanding our clinical service during a time ofgrowth for the service. We currently have an opportunity for aPractitioner Psychologist to join our Clinical Wellbeing team. Thepost holder will work collaboratively to deliver bespoke assessmentand intervention plans for our pupils. This is an excellentopportunity to join the team as they expand their clinicalprovision, making a real difference and implementing a holistic,therapeutic approach.

You will be responsiblefor holding a caseload alongside other clinicians, with the fullsupport of our well-established and knowledgeable Clinical Team,you will also contribute to staff training, consultation, andreflective practice. Both a challenging and rewarding role, thisposition would suit a resilient and enthusiastic individual, with atherapeutic approach and the ability to make decisions, as well asmanage their own workload.

Our well-establishedClinical Team support a nurturing environment where our pupils canflourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything theydo. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, andour pupils are heard, respected, and involved in decisions thataffect them wherever possible.

When it comes tolooking after our pupils, we strive for excellence, which is why weare the leading service provider in the UK. With this in mind,we are looking for a Practitioner Psychologist who shares ourvision; to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable youngpeople in the UK to be happy and to make their way in theworld.

Location: MeadowcroftSchool - Yorkshire

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent providerof high-quality education and special needs education. We are avital part of local communities in England, Scotland andWales with a renowned reputation for quality and positiveoutcomes for the people we educate for.

We arereally proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group wereofficially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth yearrunning.

Our divisional brands include AcornEducation and Options Autism.

For moreinformation on the group pleasevisit:

Essential Criteria:

• Doctoral level degree in Psychology(Clinical, Counselling, Forensic, Educational)

• Registered with the HCPC and own professionalbody.

• Experience of workingwith people who have an intellectual disability and/or autism withadditional needs (e.g. complex trauma, mental health needs,behaviours of concern).

• Ability to work collaboratively with a range ofkey partners.

• Able to worksensitively with people and resolve conflicteffectively.

• Evidence ofcontinuing professional development relevant to thesetting.

• Substantial andrelevant post-qualification experience withadults.

• Experience oflecturing/teaching/training.

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to ownvehicle required

• Skills inthe management of data are also important as the role includescollecting and analysing data to inform various pieces of servicedelivery, development and project work.

For further information on this role pleaserefer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Todiscuss this role in more detail, please contact:

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What's in it for you?

You will be working with an ambitious and driven servicethat's really going places, supported by an exceptional team oflikeminded individuals who are keen to learn from you. This rolewill be key to the development of the service, working closely withthe Clinical Locality Lead and Head of Clinical Operations (South).This is an opportunity to enrich the lives of the people we supportand make a positive difference, in a role where you haveautonomy.

We offer a friendly and inclusiveworking environment where our people are heard, respected andhugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy,determination and most importantly we want them to be happy intheir work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teamsthat make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want thisto continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed tosupport you, not just in your work life but also on a personallevel too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuineopportunities for career development and progression.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, soyou'll get an exceptional reward packageincluding:

• LifeAssurance

• Pension schemewith options to increase your contributions

• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a widerange of first-class mental health support services and physicalhealth checks

• Work 4 days,be paid for 5 T&C's apply - following successful completion ofthe probation period

• FamilyGrowth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhancedmaternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatmentsupport.

And amarket-leading benefit offering through our Flexible BenefitsPlatform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right foryou, including:

• Awide range of health, wellbeing, and insurancebenefits

• 100's of discountoptions valid in the UK and abroad

• Cycle to Work Schemes

• Electric Car PurchaseScheme

• Critical illnesscover

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to thesafeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and youngpeople. All successful applicants will be subject to social mediachecks and successful applicants to a fully enhancedDBS

Vacancy ID: 003406

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