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 – e.g Social Worker or
RGN
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