Lead Clinician Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

Join to apply for the Lead Clinician Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist role at Harmonia Careers.Job Title:

Lead Clinician Highly Specialist Occupational TherapistLocation:

Skylarks School - Surrey KT18 7LRSalary:

£50,000 - £60,000 dependent on experienceHours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to FridayContract:

Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key.About The GroupOutcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools meet social and emotional needs and support autistic pupils, trauma-affected pupils, and those with neurodivergence through dedicated divisions (Options Autism, Momenta Connect, Blenheim Schools). Our Vision is to empower every child with a world-class education; our Mission is to unlock pupils’ potential through personalised learning and innovation; and our Promise guides our day-to-day behaviours.The RoleWe are looking for a Lead Clinician - Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to manage our in-house Clinical Team at Skylarks School, Surrey. The postholder will work collaboratively with the school''s Senior Leadership Team and the Regional Clinical Lead. The role will be split between clinically leading the team and holding a therapy caseload, delivering bespoke assessment and intervention plans for pupils with complex needs (autism, neurodivergence, developmental trauma, SEMH). Meeting EHCP needs via OFG’s clinical approaches (all, group, and individual) will be a primary focus. They will coordinate line management of the onsite clinical team and lead on the service development of the school-based clinical service in collaboration with the SLT and Regional Clinical Lead.Our clinical teams maintain a person-centred, safeguarding-focused approach, aiming for excellence as a leading service provider in the UK. We seek a Lead Clinician who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance pupils’ quality of life and outcomes.Location DetailsSkylarks School, Surrey KT18 7LR (part of Options Autism)Essential Criteria

Recognised degree in Occupational TherapyValid and up-to-date professional registration and membership of a professional body (e.g., BPS)Experience with autistic individuals and/or those with complex needsClear and concise clinical and research report writingExperience providing supervision and supporting a therapy teamAbility to work independently and within a growing clinical serviceExperience of multi-professional work within the designated specialty (preferred)Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicleWhy Work for Us?Benefits include a flexible benefits package and access to health and wellbeing support. We offer options such as Life Assurance, a pension scheme, Wellbeing support, and more. You will be able to work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay on the 4DWW arrangement (subject to probation).Safeguarding and RecruitmentOutcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding checks as part of the recruitment process.ImportantWe reserve the right to close vacancies early. Job references: 286535.Equal OpportunityOutcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and operates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This job description describes the current responsibilities and may be updated as required.

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