Practitioner Psychologist
Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?!* T&C's apply
It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!
Job title: Practitioner Psychologist
Location: Barton School, Barton-upon-Humber, Lincolnshire
Salary: up to £52,000 per annum
Hours: up to 22.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required
As part of our continued growth, we have an opportunity for a Psychologist to make a difference to the lives of people with complex needs. If you are looking to join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team in a challenging and rewarding environment, we would like to hear from you.
About the role
This is an excellent opportunity to join an already established inhouse clinical team which comprises of Clinical Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy.
As Practitioner Psychologist, you will provide advice, information and training to staff, other members of the Clinical Wellbeing and multi-disciplinary team(s), commissioners and other agencies regarding the impact on pupils of trauma and adverse life experiences; attachment difficulties; neurodiversity and educational needs; including social emotional and mental health needs and behaviours that challenge.
Location: Barton School, Barton-Upon-Humber.
https://www.optionsautism.co.uk/school_home/options-barton/
About the Group
Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for.
We are really proud to say that in 2023, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fourth year running.
Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Care and Options Autism.
For more information on the group please visit: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/
Essential Criteria:
- Post-graduate doctoral level in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent if trained before 1996) as accredited by the BPS
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting
- Registered with the HCPC
- Registered with the BPS (desirable)
- Willingness to work towards further qualifications as required (desirable)
- Undertake relevant group induction training on commencement
- Membership of relevant Clinical Networks (desirable)
- Full driving licence and access to a car
For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: sarah.attwell@ofgl.co.uk.
Why work for us?
Alongside working with a network of clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
- 4 day working week with full pay *T&C's apply
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
- A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
- 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
- Cycle to Work Schemes
- Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.