Job Description

Position: Team Leader (Autism / ADHD) - Gosforth



Location: Gosforth, Newcastle (Hybrid Available)



Role: Permanent



Salary: 43,000 - 55,000 per annum

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting for an award-winning, independent psychology and neurodevelopmental practice, approved by relevant health authorities, known for its high-quality assessments within NHS and HSE frameworks. My client serves individuals across the UK and Ireland and is expanding with a new clinic in Gosforth, Newcastle, to meet growing demand for neurodevelopmental services. They offer a collaborative, supportive, and innovative work environment, with a strong commitment to professional development through ongoing training, clinical supervision, and a comprehensive benefits package. This is your chance to join a team dedicated to making a significant impact in the community.

Job Summary

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced clinician to step into a Team Leader role at a new neurodevelopmental assessment clinic in Gosforth, Newcastle. This position offers the chance to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality Autism and ADHD evaluations for children and adults. If you're passionate about driving clinical excellence, mentoring colleagues, and making a meaningful impact, this role with my client--a respected, award-winning independent practice--is the perfect next step in your career.

Main Duties of the Job

In this Team Leader role, you will oversee the daily operations of the Gosforth clinic, managing a diverse team of professionals conducting specialist assessments for Autism and ADHD. Key responsibilities include:




Serving as the primary contact for day-to-day clinic operations. Conducting and supervising diagnostic assessments for individuals suspected of Autism and/or ADHD using tools such as ADOS-2 and ADI-R. Producing timely, professional assessment reports with clear recommendations and interventions. Maintaining clinical oversight of all active cases, ensuring structured case management and clear plans to prevent delays. Working with administrative staff to manage logistics, such as case bookings, to ensure fair workload distribution and avoid overbooking. Resolving operational challenges, such as staff absences or case reallocations. Supporting new team members with onboarding, skill development, and integration. Identifying inefficiencies in clinic processes, creating new resources, and collaborating with senior leadership to drive improvements. Leading multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions to support effective case management and decision-making. Identifying training needs for the team and individuals, escalating these to senior leadership. Escalating and resolving operational or clinical issues with senior management. Participating in leadership meetings and organizational events to contribute to strategic objectives. This role is an excellent opportunity to lead with innovation and enhance service delivery in a dynamic, client-focused setting.

Key responsibilities include:

Conducting and overseeing diagnostic assessments for Autism and ADHD using established tools, with occasional mental health assessments as needed. Writing professional, timely assessment reports with actionable recommendations. Supervising a team of psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, paediatric specialists, and support staff. Ensuring robust clinical governance, with oversight of all active cases to maintain clear direction and efficient case management. Managing daily clinic operations, addressing logistical challenges, and ensuring equitable workload distribution. Mentoring junior staff during onboarding and supporting their ongoing skill development. Identifying and addressing clinic process inefficiencies, developing resources, and working with senior leadership to implement improvements. Chairing MDT discussions to foster collaborative decision-making. Monitoring contract implementation, service delivery, and performance metrics. Escalating issues to senior management and contributing to organizational strategies through leadership meetings. Identifying team and individual training needs and collaborating with senior leadership to address them.

Qualifications

Essential:

HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or NMC-registered Nurse, or Neurodevelopmental Practitioner with specialist training. Eligibility to work in the UK. Experience conducting diagnostic neurodevelopmental/specialist developmental assessments for children and/or adults. Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders or mental health difficulties in a clinical setting. Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and appropriate assessment tools for Autism and ADHD. Knowledge of differential diagnosis. ADOS-2/ADI-R trained. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Experience in team and service management. Strong report-writing and record-keeping skills.

Desirable:

QB-trained. Additional qualifications in relevant areas of Autism and/or ADHD.

Benefits

Competitive salary (43,000 - 55,000 per annum). Pension scheme. Generous annual leave allowance. Full ongoing training and clinical supervision. Birthday day off or day in lieu. Company benefits and discounts. Access to company events. Continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities. Integral clinical supervision to support your role.

Job Sector:

Health & Social CareHealthcareMental Health

Job Location:

GosforthNewcastleNewcastle Upon Tyne

Job Category:

ADHD AssessorHealth and Social CareHealthcareMental HealthOccupational TherapistOccupational TherapyPsychologistPsychologySpeech & Language Therapist

Job Type:

Full TimePermPermanent

Salary:

43000 - 55000 per annum