Team Manager – Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service
Location: Hybrid – Gosforth, Newcastle (on-site & remote working)
Hours: Full time
Sector: Independent Psychology & Neurodevelopmental Services
Specialisms: Autism, ADHD, Neurodevelopmental Assessments, MDT Leadership
Salary: £65,000 per annum
Employment Type: Permanent

Overview

Are you a clinically trained professional or experienced team leader ready to take on a senior role within a dedicated neurodevelopmental service? This is a chance to lead a high-performing team that delivers comprehensive Autism and ADHD assessments for both children and adults.

Our client, an award-winning, independent provider of psychological and neurodevelopmental services across the UK, is seeking a Team Manager to oversee their growing service based in Gosforth. Renowned for their NHS partnerships and medico-legal work, this is a brilliant opportunity to influence clinical outcomes, shape service delivery and provide operational leadership at a pivotal level.

Key Responsibilities

As Team Manager, you’ll oversee the day-to-day running of a busy multidisciplinary team, ensuring excellence in service delivery and clinical standards.

Your role will involve:

• Leading a multidisciplinary team including Psychologists, SLTs, OTs, Paediatricians and Assistant Psychologists

• Acting as the first point of contact for operational and clinical issues

• Ensuring appropriate clinical leadership on all assessment cases and smooth case progression

• Monitoring service KPIs, clinical outcomes and contractual obligations

• Offering guidance and mentorship to new starters and supporting ongoing professional development

• Managing case allocations and clinician availability to ensure service capacity is maintained

• Contributing to quality assurance, governance and service improvement initiatives

• Liaising with senior management on performance and strategy

• Identifying skill gaps and facilitating relevant training

• Driving innovation within the service, enhancing tools, systems and clinical quality

This post is ideal for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in a leadership position within a respected neurodevelopmental service.

What We're Looking For

Applicants should be:

• HCPC registered (Practitioner Psychologist, SLT or OT)

• NMC registered (Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse)

• Or a suitably trained and experienced Neurodevelopmental Practitioner

You will also need:

• Experience delivering Autism and/or ADHD assessments for children or adults

• Background in neurodevelopmental or mental health clinical settings

• Strong understanding of DSM-5 criteria and standardised tools (e.g. ADOS-2, ADI-R; QB desirable)

• Prior experience in team leadership or service management

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Confidence working collaboratively within an MDT structure

What’s on Offer

• A key leadership role in a respected and expanding neurodevelopmental service

• Competitive salary of £65,000

• Career progression and development opportunities

• Hybrid working model with both on-site and remote days

• Structured CPD, regular supervision and access to training

• Strong employee benefits including pension, leave entitlement and company perks