Psychotherapist or Psychologist Practitioner

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?

How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 6th year running? 

We believe in giving you more time to do the things you love outside of work   

Job Title:  Psychotherapist or Psychologist Practitioner

Location:  Bankside School & Bankside College – Worcester WR8 0AD (covering both sites)

Salary:             Up to £52,000 (DOE)

Hours:             37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm

Contract:      Permanent – 52 weeks

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 Outcomes First Group

At Outcomes First Group, we believe every student has the ability to thrive when given access to a learning environment designed for their success. We exist to provide, champion and develop an exceptional education that is research-led and tailored around the abilities and aspirations of the individual - a commitment that shapes tomorrow’s leaders, cultivates a lifelong love of learning and equips young minds to craft their own bright futures.

At the heart of our philosophy lies a unique blend of tradition and innovation. We champion smaller class sizes, personalised learning plans and a curriculum that prepares students for success both in and beyond the classroom, evidenced in a 97% success rate in guiding our leavers into education, employment or training.

As the largest and most accomplished organisation in our sector, we have the capability to invest in forward-thinking initiatives and resources based on the needs of the individual students, rather than the collective. This investment creates consistent and measurable results for our students and teams.

Outcomes First Group operates a number of specialist education and care brands across the UK, including Blenheim Schools, each delivering tailored provision to meet the diverse needs of students.

The role:

We are looking for a Psychotherapist or Psychologist Practitioner to join our in-house clinical team at Bankside School & College.

Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver psychological / psychotherapist assessment and intervention to students who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG 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 / psychotherapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and Lead Clinician, 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 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 Practitioner Psychologist or Psychotherapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the students we support.

Location: Bankside School & College forms part of our Options Autism brand and are independent specialist day schools supporting students aged 11 – 25

For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the and Person Specification attached. 

Essential Criteria:

• Professional qualification as Psychologist and HCPC registered or evidence of recognised professional qualification as Psychotherapist, either Level 7 (e.g. Master’s degree) or above OR Level 6 relevant degree alongside relevant therapeutic diploma/s and experience of working with relevant client group and using relevant methods of service delivery

• Registered member of one or more of the following bodies: HCPC, BACP, BABCP, PTUK, NCPC, UKCP

• 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 or psychotherapeutic practice, meets HCPC practice standards or that of the relevant governing body.

• 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:

• 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 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.

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.

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