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

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Psychologist/Neurodevelopmental Practitioner Role Job Title: Clinical/Counselling Psychologist / Neurodevelopmental Practitioner Location: F2F in Devon / hybrid options Full time/Part time: Part-time and full-time options Sector: Neurodevelopmental Assessments Specialisms: Training and practical use of ADOS and/or ADI-R plus ADHD Assessment tools Salary: Psychologists: Up to £74,000 OT, SLT, Nurse, Social Worker, ND Practitioner: Up to £63,000

Introduction Are you in search of a flexible working opportunity that offers rewarding pay, promotes a healthier work- life balance?

If so please read on as we are currently headhunting for neurodevelopmental practitioners on a hybrid F2F and remote basis. Our client is an award-winning independent psychology and neurodevelopmental practice. They hold NHS contracts to deliver neurodevelopmental (Autism and ADHD) assessments and are looking to expand their team to undertake assessments. Applicants must have experience of working with children and young people/adults with neurodevelopmental conditions and as well as experience of undertaking MDT Autism and ADHD assessments in line with N.I.C.E guidance. The current team comprises of Clinical Psychologists, Neurodevelopmental Practitioners, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurse practitioners, Specialist CAMHS practitioners, Assistant Psychologists and support workers. Full supervision and relevant ongoing training is provided as part of this role. Part time work may be available depending upon service needs. Annual leave WTE is 28 days plus bank holidays.

Benefits include • Company pension • Generous annual leave allowance • Birthday day off/time in lieu • Company benefits and discounts • Sick pay • Company events • Full ongoing training and Clinical Supervision provided

Main duties of the job The role will be to undertake face to face Neurodevelopmental assessments (autism and ADHD) for children /or adults as part of a multidisciplinary team. The assessments may include some or all of the following depending upon professional background/experience. Training will be provided where required

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in line with service needs alongside supervision:

• Parental/ Developmental interviews to explore the client's developmental history relating to Autism, ADHD and Learning. This may include the service structured interviews, the ADI-R, ACE, ACE+ or Young DIVA assessments.

• 1:1 play based/ activity sessions with the young person/ adult as part of neurodevelopmental assessments

• ADOS-2 Assessments • Cognitive Assessments • QB Test • School observations • Liaison with schools and other professionals • Additional psychometrics • Multidisciplinary team meetings • Neurodevelopmental Screening Assessments • Report writing: Neurodevelopmental screening reports and full Neurodevelopmental Assessments

Person Specifications

Report Writing and Record Keeping

Essential

• Proven track record of high quality report writing and record keeping Desirable

• Experience of writing neurodevelopmental assessment reports • Experience of using patient notes systems and/ or CRM systems

Excellent IT Skills

Essential

• Excellent IT skills- including good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint. • Experience of using practice Management Systems to record clinical notes and contacts, book and

outcome appointments

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

• Essential • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with families and young

people in a supportive and empathic way. • Ability to communicate clearly the outcome of assessments • Ability to communicate effectively as part of a team

Qualifications

Essential HCPC registration or pending Desirable Training and experience in the following:

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• ADOS • ADI-R • Young-DIVA, • Autism and ADHD Assessments • Neurodevelopmental Assessments

Organisational Skills

Essential

• Excellent organisational and time keeping skills and ability to meet deadlines linked to KPI's

Experience

Essential

• Experience of Autism and/ or ADHD assessments in children and young people or adults • Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary assessment team

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Neurodevelopmental Practitioner Role Job Title: Neurodevelopmental Practitioners - Autism & ADHD Location: Newcastle / Hybrid Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time / Part Time Client Group: Children and Adolescents or Adults Sector: Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Autism and ADHD Salary: Based on qualifications and experience Types of Clinician: Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Social Workers, SLTs + other accredited Practitioners

About the Role:

We are recruiting for Neurodevelopmental Practitioners with a background in neurodevelopmental assessments to join our client’s expanding team. This role is an excellent opportunity for clinicians seeking flexible working options, with some remote aspects involved with a base out of Newcastle. The service supports children referred through NHS pathways for Autism and ADHD assessments, focusing on delivering high-quality diagnostics and post-diagnostic support.

In this role, you will conduct specialist neurodevelopmental assessments using recognised diagnostic tools for Autism and ADHD.

Your responsibilities will include writing detailed assessment reports with actionable recommendations and working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Depending on experience, there may also be opportunities to mentor junior clinicians.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct thorough neurodevelopmental assessments for Autism and ADHD, using established diagnostic criteria. - Produce professional, detailed reports following assessments - Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive support for patients. - Mentor and support junior clinicians, where relevant.

Qualifications:

- HCPC registered / NMC Registered / Social Work England Registered

- Experience conducting neurodevelopmental assessments for Autism and ADHD

- Familiarity with DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and assessment tools

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- Ideally trained in ADOS-2 or ADI-R (preferred but not essential)

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

- Experience in report writing and maintaining accurate clinical documentation

Benefits:

- Competitive salary based on experience

- Generous Annual Leave

- Pension Scheme

- Comprehensive ongoing training and clinical supervision

- Birthday leave or a day off in lieu

- Company events and employee discounts

- Ongoing CPD opportunities and training in ADHD/Autism as well as therapeutic training

- Supportive work environment with dedicated clinical supervision

Are you ready to make a difference as a Neurodevelopmental Practitioner with expertise in neurodevelopmental assessments?

Join a dynamic team offering flexible work arrangements and excellent career development opportunities.

Apply now by sending your CV to: recruitment@livingwellrecruit.co.uk