Lead Clinician - Occupational Therapist

Job description

Job DescriptionJoin Our Team as a Lead Clinician – Occupational Therapist!

Are you ready to elevate your clinical career in a supportive and dynamic environment? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in fostering growth and development while working alongside a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding educational setting.

Imagine having the opportunity to:

• Participate in exciting research projects and special interest groups.
• Be part of a wider clinical network that meets regularly for training and development.
• Work flexibly and creatively to deliver specialist assessments and interventions that promote independence.

Join us at a company recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for six consecutive years! We value your time and encourage you to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work.

Position Details

Job Title: Lead Clinician – Occupational Therapist

Location: Care First - Great Barr, B42 1DY, Manor Farm WS4 1EU & Silica Road, B77 4DT Birmingham (covering 3 sites)

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (DOE)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Contract: Permanent (52 weeks)

Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

The Role

As our Lead Clinician – Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Manage our in-house Clinical Team, collaborating with the school’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Regional Clinical Lead.
• Deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for students with complex needs, including autism and other neurodivergent profiles.
• Focus on meeting the needs of EHCP plans through targeted clinical practices.
• Coordinate the line management of the onsite clinical team and lead service development.

Our Clinical Teams prioritize a person-centered approach, ensuring that the students we support are at the forefront of everything we do. We strive for excellence, making us one of the leading service providers in the UK. If you share our vision of using innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life for our students, we want to hear from you!

Essential Criteria

• BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
• A Registered Practitioner with the HCPC or other approved governing body
• Valid and up-to-date professional registration & membership of a professional body (e.g., BPS)
• Experience working with autistic individuals and/or those with complex needs
• Strong report writing skills related to clinical and research activities
• Experience in providing supervision and support to a therapy team
• Ability to work independently and dynamically within a growing clinical service
• Full UK valid driving licence and access to own vehicle

Why Work for Us?

At Outcomes First Group, we offer a supportive network of over 350 clinical colleagues, along with a flexible benefits package designed with your health and wellbeing in mind:

Benefits Include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Access to mental health support services and physical health checks
• Inclusive family growth support benefits
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 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 safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. All successful applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close vacancies early, so please submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

london (abbey wood)

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-10-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English