Job Description

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced clinical leader to oversee ASD and ADHD services for adults and children/young people. You'll combine operational leadership with clinical oversight, ensuring safe, high-quality pathways and effective multidisciplinary team working.

No two days will be the same

, but you could start the day by reviewing performance dashboards and waiting lists, then chairing an MDT meeting to support complex cases. After lunch, you might supervise team members or review assessment reports for quality assurance. Later, you'll work on service improvement projects--developing SOPs, refining pathways, and engaging with commissioners.

Main Duties

Provide visible, values-led leadership, modelling professionalism and compassion.

Oversee day-to-day operations: rota planning, capacity and waiting list management, triage, and safe clinic delivery.

Ensure clinical quality: evidence-based assessments and reviews aligned with service standards.

Line-manage non-medical staff and maintain robust supervision structures.

Monitor KPIs (referrals, waits, DNAs, safety indicators) and lead performance improvement.

Manage risk and safeguarding, including incident reporting and learning reviews.

Support recruitment, induction, and retention of staff.

Drive service development: SOPs, documentation standards, audits, and pathway improvements.

Professional Routes

ROUTE A: Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Mental Health):

NMC registration, Advanced Clinical Practice qualification, prescribing experience desirable.

ROUTE B: Principal Clinical Psychologist:

HCPC registration, doctoral-level training, senior leadership experience in psychological services.

About You

Significant experience in ASD/ADHD pathways and mental health/neurodevelopmental services. Proven leadership across multidisciplinary teams. Strong governance, safeguarding, and operational management skills. Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

About Us

Vertis Health is a GP-owned organisation delivering safe, evidence-based community services across Worcestershire. Our current services include:

Adult ADHD and ASD diagnostic pathways. CYP ADHD and ASD assessment pathways. We work within commissioned scope and governance, focusing on continuous improvement.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and NHS-aligned benefits. CPD and study leave. Hybrid working options. Opportunity to shape neurodevelopmental care and make a lasting impact.

Ready to lead? Apply today and help us deliver safe, high-quality neurodevelopmental care across Worcestershire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 62,321.00-72,416.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Redditch B97 5JX