Deputy Clinical Lead – Autism Pathway

Deputy Clinical Lead – Autism Pathway

Full-Time 38682 - 46580 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Held Health

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and support the Autism pathway, ensuring high-quality clinical care and service development.
  • Company: Held Health, a forward-thinking organisation redefining neurodiversity support across the UK.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to make a real difference.
  • Other info: Opportunity for hands-on practice combined with leadership in a growing healthcare environment.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving lives through innovative, evidence-based care.
  • Qualifications: HCPC-registered clinician with expertise in neurodevelopmental assessment and a passion for neurodivergent-affirming care.

The predicted salary is between 38682 - 46580 Β£ per year.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Clinical Lead to join our developing Autism pathway. The role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to pathway leadership, clinical quality, and ongoing service development within a forward-thinking organisation.

Held Health is a growing healthcare organisation redefining assessment and support for neurodiversity, Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and mental health across the UK. We deliver evidence-based clinical pathways supported by robust clinical governance, strong data quality, and a genuinely neurodivergent-affirming culture. As we continue to scale, we are building modern, digital-first services that improve access to timely, high-quality care for children, young people, and families. Our aim is to deliver care of such quality that it becomes the natural choice families recommend.

Working closely with the Clinical Lead of the Autism Pathway, you will take delegated responsibility for elements of pathway delivery and support clinical decision-making across the team. The post combines hands-on clinical practice (approximately three days per week) with leadership, operational, and service development responsibilities.

This role is suited to an experienced HCPC-registered clinician (e.g. Clinical Psychologist or Allied Health Professional e.g. Speech and Language Therapist) with strong expertise in neurodevelopmental assessment, who is committed to neurodivergent-affirming care, clinical excellence, and team development within a scaling service.

Deputy Clinical Lead – Autism Pathway employer: Held Health

Held Health is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering healthcare organisation dedicated to redefining support for neurodiversity. With a strong commitment to clinical excellence and a genuinely neurodivergent-affirming culture, employees benefit from a collaborative work environment that fosters professional growth and innovation. Located in the UK, our forward-thinking approach ensures that team members are at the forefront of developing modern, digital-first services that make a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and families.

Held Health

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Held Health Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Deputy Clinical Lead – Autism Pathway

Clinical Leadership
Neurodevelopmental Assessment
HCPC Registration
Evidence-Based Practice
Clinical Governance
Data Quality Management
Neurodivergent-Affirming Care