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Compass Associates

Preston

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 60,000

25 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player in children's specialist education is seeking a Clinical Lead for a primary school in Preston. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team and directly impact the lives of children with SEMH needs, autism, and learning disabilities. As a Clinical Lead, you will shape the therapeutic provision while enjoying a supportive environment that encourages career progression and professional development. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, this position is perfect for a dedicated Occupational Therapist or Speech & Language Therapist ready to take the next step in their career.

Benefits

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

4 day working week after probation

Critical illness cover

Electric car purchase scheme

Company pension

Clinical supervision

Career progression opportunities

Staff wellbeing scheme

Employee rewards hub

CPD and further training opportunities

Free parking on site

Qualifications

  • Must be HCPC registered as an Occupational Therapist or Speech & Language Therapist.
  • Experience leading and managing a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Therapy Team and collaborate with the Locality Clinical Lead.
  • Work directly with children aged 4-12 with various needs.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Supervision

Experience with SEMH needs

Experience with autism

Experience with neurodiversity

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Degree in Speech & Language Therapy

Job description

Clinical Lead - Specialist School - OT or SALT

Full time permanent role

Location: Preston

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE

*Must be an HCPC registered Occupational Therapist or Speech & Language Therapist*

Remit

Compass Associates are proud to be working with one of the leading providers of children's specialist education services, to recruit a Clinical Lead for one of their Northwest schools. You will be the Clinical Lead for a specialist primary school in Preston for children aged 4 - 12 who have SEMH needs, autism, sensory processing disorders, learning disabilities and backgrounds of trauma.

This role combines clinical, leadership and managerial responsibilities as you will work directly with the children and be part of the senior leadership team leading the Therapy Team which includes an Occupational Therapist, SALT, an Educational Psychologist and Therapy Assistants. You will also collaborate closely with the Locality Clinical Lead to help shape, develop and grow the school's therapeutic provision.

This role is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Occupational Therapist or Speech & Language Therapist who has experience working with children within a specialist school/residential setting, has leadership experience and is looking for the next step in their career.

Benefits

  • 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • 4 day working week after probation (subject to performance)
  • Critical illness cover
  • Electric car purchase scheme
  • Company pension
  • Clinical supervision
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Staff wellbeing scheme
  • Employee rewards hub
  • CPD and further training opportunities
  • Free parking on site

Candidate

The successful candidate must have:

  • A degree in Occupational Therapy or Speech & Language Therapy
  • HCPC registration
  • Experience leading, supervising and managing a multidisciplinary team/junior colleagues
  • Experience working with children with SEMH needs, autism and neurodiversity

Interview Process

Informal conversation followed by a formal interview at the school.

Contact details:

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please contact Lynette Robb directly on 0161 509 0419. Alternatively, email an updated CV to lrobb@

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