Lead Clinician – Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

Location: Skylarks School – Surrey KT18 7LRContract: Permanent (Term time or flexibility around full-time discussed based on personal circumstances) | Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday | Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience

The role combines clinical leadership with direct therapy delivery within an education setting. You will work collaboratively with the school’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Regional Clinical Lead to lead the in-house clinical team and manage a therapy caseload. You will deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for students with complex profiles of need, including autism, neurodivergence, developmental trauma, and SEMH needs. Meeting EHCP requirements will be a primary focus, using OFG’s all/group/individual clinical approaches embedded in practice. You will also coordinate line management of the onsite clinical team and lead service development of the school-based clinical service in collaboration with the school SLT and Regional Clinical Lead.

Our Clinical Teams maintain a person-centred, empowering approach, prioritising the pupils’ voices and safeguarding. We aim to provide an environment where pupils can flourish and gain independence, supported by a multidisciplinary clinical team and education staff.

Essential Criteria

Recognised degree in Occupational Therapy

Valid and up-to-date professional registration and membership of a professional body (e.g., BPS)

Experience with the specialist client group (autistic individuals and/or those with complex needs)

Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities

Experience providing supervision and supporting a therapy team

Ability to work independently and within a growing clinical service

Experience of multi-professional work with teams within the designated specialty (preferred)

Full UK valid driving licence and access to own vehicle

Why work for us?

Join Outcomes First Group, a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development. We offer a flexible benefits package, including:

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with optional increased contributions

Wellbeing support and health checks

4 days’ pay for 5 days’ work (pro-rated as applicable) – subject to probation

Family Growth Support (maternity/paternity leave, fertility support)

Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits

Discount options in the UK and abroad

Cycle to Work and Electric Car schemes

Critical illness cover

All successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close vacancies early. This recruitment process complies with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is a leading provider of world-class education with a network of Acorn schools (trauma-informed), Options Autism schools (autistic pupils), Momenta Connect (supporting engagement with education), and Blenheim Schools (independent and international). Our mission is to unlock pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity.

Job reference: Lead Clinician – Healthcare / Therapy

Other roles and locations listed on the page and consistent with the group’s broader careers network. Referrals may increase chances of interview.

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