Practitioner Psychologist

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: Underley Gardens School - NorthWest

Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week across Mondayto Friday

Salary: Up to £70,000 (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.) (Part time will be considered)

Essential: Full UK DrivingLicence and access to own vehicle

We're looking for a Practitioner Psychologist. This is afantastic opportunity to support the developing clinical serviceand to work closely with the Lead Clinician to develop the clinicalprovision in line with neurodiversity and intersectionalityaffirming therapeutic support.

This is a variedrole ideal for those looking for a new challenge where you cantruly have an impact on shaping a service and drivingtransformational change.

About therole

We are excited to be expandingour clinical service during a time of growth for the service. We currently have an opportunity for a Practitioner Psychologist tojoin our Clinical Team. The post holder will work collaborativelyto deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for ourpupils. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as theyexpand their clinical provision, making a real difference andimplementing a holistic, therapeutic approach.

You will be responsible for holding a caseload alongsideother clinicians, with the full support of our well-established andknowledgeable Clinical Team, you will also contribute to stafftraining, consultation, and reflective practice. Both a challengingand rewarding role, this position would suit a resilient andenthusiastic individual, with a therapeutic approach and theability to make decisions, as well as manage their ownworkload.

Our well-established Clinical Teamsupport a nurturing environment where our pupils can flourish,always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All oursettings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our pupils areheard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect themwherever possible.

When it comes to lookingafter our pupils, we strive for excellence, which is why we are theleading service provider in the UK. With this in mind, we arelooking for a Practitioner Psychologist who shares our vision; tobuild incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people inthe UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.

Location: Underley GardensSchool - North West

About theGroup

Outcomes First Group is thelargest independent provider of high-quality education and specialneeds education. We are a vital part of local communities inEngland, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputationfor quality and positive outcomes for the people we educatefor.

We are really proud to say that in 2024,Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place toWork' for the fifth year running.

Our divisionalbrands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.

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EssentialCriteria:

• 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:

What's in it foryou?

You will be working with anambitious and driven service that's really going places, supportedby an exceptional team of likeminded individuals who are keen tolearn from you. This role will be key to the development of theservice, working closely with the Lead Clinician. This is anopportunity to enrich the lives of the people we support and make apositive difference.

We offer a friendly andinclusive working environment where our people are heard, respectedand hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work withenergy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happyin their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilledteams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we wantthis to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefitsdesigned to support you, not just in your work life but also on apersonal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offergenuine opportunities for career development andprogression.

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

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