Senior Educational Psychologist
| Posting date: | 10 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2025 |
| Location: | Lincoln, LN1 1YL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | F0067-770 |
Summary
To lead, on the recruitment, onboarding and management of agency Educational Psychologists supporting the delivery of Lincolnshires statutory duties in respect of EHC Needs Assessments, EHCPs and EHC annual reviews. To support with the oversight and quality assurance of specialist teacher assessment reports and provide guidance and sign off where appropriate. Accountable for the direction, delivery and performance of agency educational Psychologists in the delivery and compliance with statutory EHCN assessments. Support the local authority in its defence of EHC SEND appeals. To provide quality assurance of agency Educational Psychology assessment reports, against local pre-determined standards and provide quarterly performance reports as part of a wider quality assurance framework. To support the local authoritys EHC weekly allocations panel supporting the local authorities EHC commissioning decisions in respect of EHCPs To support SEND Teams with complex case management and guidance on specific cases as required. To take the strategic lead on the commissioning of relevant training and development activities for parents/carers, families, teachers and multi-disciplinary partners. To co-ordinate research and evaluation on behalf of Childrens Services, leading to better outcomes for children and young people.