Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your clinical 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 clinical network that meets regularly for training & development?
Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist assessments and interventions fostering independence within an education setting?
How about working for an employer who has been awarded a 'Great Place to Work' for the 6th year running?
At OFG we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work
Job Title: Lead Clinician - Psychotherapist Location: The Shires - Oakham, Rutland, East Midlands, LE15 6JB Salary: up to £60,000 DOE plus £3000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £1,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £1,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&C's Apply Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday Contract: Permanent (52 weeks, or flexibility around term-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)
Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle 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 students. 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 students can truly flourish and grow in independence is key.
About Us At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.
Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.
Whatever your role, joining OFG education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.
We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.
The role: We're looking for an enthusiastic
Lead Clinician ready to grow and thrive in a collaborative, child-centred environment. You'll be working with students aged 11-18 with a range of needs, collaborating closely with education and clinical colleagues to support engagement and meaningful outcomes.
The postholder will work collaboratively with both the school's Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Regional Clinical Lead. The role will be split between clinically leading the team and holding a therapy caseload. Working collaboratively with the team, the postholder will deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our students who may present with complex profiles of need as a result of autism and other types of neurodivergence, developmental trauma and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Meeting the needs of EHCP plans will be a primary focus in this role, target led, via the OFG 'all', 'group' and 'individual' clinical ways of working, embedded into our clinical practice. They will also be responsible for coordinating the line management of the members of the onsite clinical team and leading on the service development of the clinical school-based service, alongside the school SLT and Regional Clinical Lead.
Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the students we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the students 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 Lead Clinician who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the students we support.
Location: The Shires - Oakham, Rutland, East Midlands, LE15 6JB -
The Shires Oakham forms part of our Outcomes First Schools, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting students aged 11 - 18
Oakham Shires
For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: Degree qualification in Psychotherapy (minimum level 7)
Experience in Clinical Leadership and Management
A Registered Practitioner with the HCPC or other approved governing body
Valid and up to date professional Registration & membership of professional body e.g. BPS
Experience within the specialist client group; working with autistic individuals and/or those with complex needs.
Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities
Experience of providing supervision and supporting a therapy team
Ability to work independently
Ability to work dynamically and within a growing and developing clinical service
Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated
specialty preferred
Full UK valid driving licence and access to own vehicle
What we offer: - A rich and varied caseload across Neurodiversity, ASD, and SEMH
- Strong multidisciplinary support and supervision
- CPD tailored to your goals and clinical interests
- A real opportunity to develop and input into a forward-thinking team
- Belonging to the wider Outcomes First Group clinical network
Whether you're ready for new challenges or looking to step up and shape your practice in a supportive team - this is the place for you.
Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits 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
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
£3000 Welcome Bonus
At OFG Education we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. 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. OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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.
