Practitioner Psychologist

at  Outcomes First Group

ESSENTIAL: FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE AND ACCESS TO OWN VEHICLE REQUIRED

We’re looking for a Practitioner Psychologist with demonstrable leadership skills. You will be supporting several sites whilst helping to set up Woodside Park. This will focus on systemic thinking with the school leadership team and joint working with other clinical teams across the locality. The role will also supervise at least 1 Assistant Psychologist in the locality.
This is a varied role ideal for those looking for a new challenge where you can truly have an impact on shaping a service and driving transformational change.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Doctoral level degree in Psychology (Clinical, Counselling, Forensic, Educational)
• Registered with the HCPC and own professional body.
• Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience of working with people who have an intellectual disability and/or autism with additional needs (e.g. complex trauma, mental health needs, behaviours of concern).
• Demonstrable ability to lead and manage strategically.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of key partners.
• Able to work sensitively with people and resolve conflict effectively.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting.
• Substantial and relevant post-qualification experience with adults.
• Experience of lecturing/teaching/training.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required
• Skills in the management of data are also important as the role includes collecting and analysing data to inform various pieces of service delivery, development and project work.
  For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: recruitment@ofgl.co.uk

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are excited to be expanding our clinical service during a time of growth for the service. We currently have an opportunity for a Practitioner Psychologist to join our team. The post holder will work collaboratively to deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our pupils. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as they expand their clinical provision, making a real difference and implementing a holistic, therapeutic approach.
You will be responsible for holding a caseload alongside other clinicians, with the full support of our well-established and knowledgeable Clinical Team, you will also contribute to staff training, consultation, and reflective practice. Both a challenging and rewarding role, this position would suit a resilient and enthusiastic individual, with a therapeutic approach and the ability to make decisions, as well as manage their own workload.
Our well-established Clinical Team support a nurturing environment where our pupils can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our pupils are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.
When it comes to looking after our pupils, we strive for excellence, which is why we are the leading service provider in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Practitioner Psychologist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.