Practitioner Psychologist

Job description

You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that makeyou happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probationand is not a contractual benefit

Job Title: PractitionerPsychologist

Location: Bankside School, Bankside College andBrookthorpe Hall School - West Midlands (supporting 3sites)

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 fora Practitioner Psychologist to join our Clinical Wellbeing team.The post holder will work collaboratively to deliver bespokeassessment and intervention plans for our pupils. This is anexcellent opportunity to join the team as they expand theirclinical provision, making a real difference and implementing aholistic, therapeutic approach.

You will beresponsible for holding a caseload alongside other clinicians, withthe full support of our well-established and knowledgeable ClinicalTeam, 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: Bankside School,Bankside College and Brookthorpe Hall School - WestMidlands

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 Clinical Locality Lead and Headof Clinical Operations (South). This is an opportunity to enrichthe lives of the people we support and make a positive difference,in a role where you have autonomy.

We offer afriendly and inclusive working environment where our people areheard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to cometo work with energy, determination and most importantly we wantthem to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is ourhighly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success itis, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range ofbenefits designed to support you, not just in your work life butalso on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can beand offer genuine 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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