Job Description

Job Title: Team Manager – Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service

Location: Hybrid – Huddersfield (on-site & remote working)
Full time/Part time: Full time
Sector: Independent Psychology & Neurodevelopmental Services
Specialisms: Autism, ADHD, Neurodevelopmental Assessments, Multidisciplinary Team Management
Salary/Pay: £65,000 per annum
Part-time/Full time: Full time
Employment Type: Permanent

Introduction

Are you an experienced clinical professional or team leader looking for a leadership role in a specialist neurodevelopmental service? Do you want to manage a high-performing multidisciplinary team providing Autism and ADHD assessments for children and adults?

Our client is a well-established, award-winning independent psychology and neurodevelopmental practice that provides high-quality assessments and clinical services across the UK. With a strong reputation for delivering specialist services on behalf of the NHS and the legal system, they are looking for a Team Manager to oversee their Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service in Huddersfield.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified clinical professional to step into a leadership role, ensuring the smooth operation of the service while maintaining high clinical and operational standards.

Job Purpose

The Team Manager will play a key role in the day-to-day management of a busy neurodevelopmental assessment service, ensuring high-quality Autism and ADHD assessments for individuals referred via NHS Patient Choice and GP referrals.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing a multidisciplinary team including Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Paediatricians, and Assistant Psychologists.
• Ensuring the smooth running of the service, acting as the first point of contact for operational and clinical matters.
• Overseeing clinical cases to ensure each assessment is led by an appropriate clinician, progressing efficiently with clear treatment plans.
• Monitoring service performance, contracts, and local KPIs, ensuring high-quality, timely assessments.
• Providing leadership and mentorship, supporting new team members in their transition and professional development.
• Identifying and resolving clinical and operational issues, including case reallocation and clinician availability.
• Contributing to clinical governance and quality improvement, ensuring assessments meet best-practice standards.
• Escalating service issues and working closely with senior leadership to develop solutions.
• Identifying training needs and supporting ongoing professional development for the team.
• Contributing to service development, enhancing processes and resources to improve efficiency and clinical quality.
• This role is ideal for a clinical professional with strong leadership skills, looking to step into a dynamic management position within a well-respected neurodevelopmental service.

Requirements

• Candidates must be one of the following:
• HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, or Occupational Therapist.
• NMC registered Nurse.
• Experienced Neurodevelopmental Practitioner with specialist training.

In addition, you will need:

• Experience conducting Autism and ADHD assessments for children and/or adults.
• Experience working with neurodevelopmental disorders or mental health difficulties in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and standardised assessment tools for Autism and ADHD.
• ADOS-2/ADI-R training (QB training desirable).
• Strong experience in team leadership or service management within a clinical setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Why Join?

• Lead a highly regarded neurodevelopmental service, playing a crucial role in its continued success.
• Competitive salary of £65,000, with strong career progression opportunities.
• Flexible hybrid working, with a mix of on-site and remote work.
• Work with a dedicated and experienced team, delivering high-quality NHS-contracted services.
• Comprehensive training, CPD opportunities, and clinical supervision.
• Generous benefits package, including pension, annual leave, and company perks.