Lead Clinician

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? 

Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced clinical offer through supporting the growth of colleagues, apprentices, students and therapy assistants?  

How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running?    

Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?!* It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!  

Job Title: Lead Clinician – Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Syon Grange and Colne Grange, London (covering both sites)

Salary: £50,000–£60,000 DOE + £5,000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £2,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £2,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&C's apply

Hours: 37.5/week (Term-time only or flexible full-time options available)

Contract: Permanent

Essential: Full UK driving licence and own vehicle

Ready to grow your clinical career in a supportive, dynamic education setting?

Join Outcomes First Group and work as part of a friendly multidisciplinary team in a role that offers flexibility, creativity, and real impact.

You'll have the chance to:

• Lead and support an in-house clinical team across two specialist early years settings
• Deliver specialist assessment and interventions for young people with autism, neurodivergence, and SEMH needs
• Be part of wider clinical networks and training groups
• Support students, apprentices, and therapy assistants
• Access CPD, research, and service development opportunities

Why Outcomes First Group?

We’ve been named a Great Place to Work for five consecutive years. You’ll benefit from:

• A 4-day working week with full pay (after probation*)
• £5,000 Welcome Bonus (paid in 2 instalments – T&Cs apply)
• Regular clinical supervision and support from a network of 350+ clinicians
• Opportunities to shape and grow our service offering
• A strong culture of safeguarding and person-centred practice

Benefits include:

• Life assurance & pension
• Enhanced family leave & fertility support
• Mental health and wellbeing programmes
• Health checks & insurance packages
• Discounts, Cycle to Work, and electric car schemes
• Critical illness cover

About the schools:

Syon Grange and Colne Grange are part of Options Autism, providing specialist day education for young people aged 16–25. You’ll work closely with SLT and our Regional Clinical Lead to drive high standards and outcomes.

Requirements:

• HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist (BSc or MSc)
• Experience with autism and/or complex needs
• Skilled in clinical supervision and team support
• Confident working independently and collaboratively
• Strong clinical report writing skills

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. 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.