Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your psychological therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting?
Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider psychological therapy network that meets regularly for training & development?
Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist psychological assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?
Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced psychological therapy offer through supporting the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants?
How about working for an employer who has been awarded a 'Great Place to Work' for the 5th year running?
Job Title: Clinical Psychologist
Location: Closeburn House School, Dumfriesshire, DG3 5HP
Salary: 51,150 - 58,000 pro rata, DOE
Hours: 15 hours per week, 08.30am - 4.30pm (2 days a week)
Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks
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.
We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a 2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed.
About the Group:
Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life's important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools.
Our Vision
Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.
Our Mission
We commit to unlocking our pupils' potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.
Our Promise
WE LISTEN. We never assume.
WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen.
WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another.
Our Promise describes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together and behave. It represents what's truly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day. It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual.
The role:
We are looking for a Clinical Psychologist to join our in-house clinical team at Closeburn House school.
Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver psychological assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Psychological Practice Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding a psychological caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to school development, staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.
Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Practitioner Psychologist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.
Location: Closeburn House School, Dumfriesshire, DG3 5HP - Closeburn House School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting young people aged 11 - 19
Holistic Childcare and Education, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Education - Options Autism
For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the and Person Specification attached.
Essential Criteria:
Registered with the HCPC
Doctoral level degree in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic/Educational Psychology (or equivalent if qualified prior to introduction of relevant Doctorate)
Relevant previous experience, working in related settings or with related client group
Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working (working with both clinical and non-clinical, internal and external agencies)
Experience of effectively communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
Experience of effectively working at different systems within an organisation e.g. service development, group and individual levels.
Experience of working via a model of: 'assess, plan, do and review
Experience of effectively using consultation as a method of service delivery.
Adequate competence in all core areas of psychological practice, meets HCPC practice standards.
Knowledge of client group and their needs.
Knowledge of trauma informed practice and neuro-diversity.
Ability to develop formulations and use these to inform clinical intervention plans and recommendations for others.
Ability to develop and deliver training to different cohorts of people
Ability to write coherent and accurate clinical records, including observation records, consultation records, reports and intervention plans
Excellent communication with people on complex matters and ideas and in complex situations.
Effective IT skills, or aptitude to learn effective IT skills, to use core computer programmes and platforms.
Ability to work effectively with a range of professionals, problem solving with others to achieve excellent service development outcomes.
Ongoing evidence of CPD.
Ability to use evaluation tools to demonstrate and improve service effectiveness and outcomes.
Ability to make independent clinical decisions when necessary.
Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Ability to prioritise multiple work demands and meet work deadlines.
Undertake relevant Group induction training on commencement in post.
Commitment to the values of the organisation.
Flexible approach to working environments.
Ability and willingness to travel on company business.
Full driving licence and access to a car.
Desirable
Experience of working with specific client group (e.g. neuro-diverse and/or social, emotional and mental health) and setting type (e.g. schools and/or residential care).
Experience of providing supervision to others.
Working knowledge of current philosophies and principles underpinning services for those within the specific client group.
Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group.
Post qualification training in topics related to role, service and/or client group
Training in evidence-based interventions/approaches
Why work for us?
Alongside working with a network of over 350 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 and flexible benefits package including:
2,000 training allowance
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
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
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
At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS
We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
Hightrees Ltd, Closeburn, Dumfries
Dumfriesshire
DG3 5HP
United Kingdom
+44 1848 331352
Closeburn House school provides education and care for children and young people with complex additional support needs related in the main to social emotional and behavioural difficulties.
The curriculum aims to provide children with rich experiences which will meet their complex additional support needs and comply fully with the expectations of Curriculum for Excellence, aligned with the requirements of GIRFEC (now at the core of the Children and Young People's Act).
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Job Id
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Total Positions
1
Job Type:
Part Time
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Dumfriesshire, SCT, GB, United Kingdom
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