Momenta Connect is an exciting and creative practice looking for an ambitious Clinical Lead - Autism & ADHD Diagnostic Service who wants to grow their clinical skills in a strong team environment. We place a high importance on work-life balance, so we offer a Summer Contract that maximises annual leave! We’re also trialling provision for 10% rest every day!
Job Title: Clinical Lead - Autism & ADHD Diagnostic Services
Location: Remote/Hybrid (with occasional travel) – London and Greater London
Hours: Flexible: Monday to Saturday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
Contract Type: Full-Time | Permanent
About the role
Lead and Shape a High-Quality Neurodevelopmental Diagnostic Service
Are you an experienced Clinical Psychologist with a passion for neurodevelopmental assessment and service leadership?
We are seeking an exceptional Clinical Lead to oversee and develop our growing Autism and ADHD Diagnostic Service. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Clinical Psychologist to combine clinical expertise with leadership responsibility, helping to shape service delivery, maintain the highest standards of clinical practice, and support a multidisciplinary team of clinicians.
As Clinical Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring safe, evidence-based, and person-centred diagnostic assessments for children, young people, and adults. You will work closely with senior operational leaders to drive clinical excellence, support service innovation, and ensure compliance with relevant national guidance and professional standards.
This role would suit a Clinical Psychologist with substantial experience in autism and ADHD assessment, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes for individuals and families.
Qualifications
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) or equivalent.
- Current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
- Indemnity Insurance Cover up to £3 million
Experience
- Significant post-qualification experience working within neurodevelopmental services.
- Extensive experience conducting Autism and ADHD diagnostic assessments.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working.
- Experience providing clinical supervision and leadership.
- Experience contributing to clinical governance and quality assurance activities.
- Experience of working within a paediatric setting
Knowledge
- Strong understanding of Autism and ADHD diagnostic pathways.
- Knowledge of relevant NICE guidance and best practice standards.
- Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
- Understanding of risk management and clinical governance frameworks
Skills
- Excellent clinical formulation and diagnostic skills.
- Strong report-writing and communication abilities.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and develop clinicians.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage complex clinical situations and competing priorities.
- Experience leading or managing a diagnostic service.
- Qualification in clinical supervision.
- Experience within independent healthcare settings.
- Experience supporting service transformation or growth programmes.
- Experience of online and remote assessment delivery.
Why Join Momenta Connect?
- Putting children and families at the heart of everything we do
- Delivering clinically excellent, evidence-based services
- Working collaboratively and respectfully across disciplines
- Championing inclusion, accessibility and opportunity
- Supporting professional growth and continuous learning
- Making a meaningful difference through compassionate practice Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary of £60,000-£65,000, we offer
- Flexible remote and hybrid working arrangements
- Annual CPD allowance and protected CPD time
- Regular clinical supervision and peer support
- Professional registration fees contribution
- Access to employee wellbeing support and assistance programmes
- Company pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Opportunities to progress within a growing national service
- The opportunity to influence service development and clinical strategy
- Access to the wider expertise and professional network available through OFG Education, of which Momenta Connect is a part.
For more information about the Momenta Connect, please visit our website: Momenta Connect
Employee Value Proposition
This role offers the opportunity to move beyond purely delivering assessments and play a key leadership role in shaping the future of Autism and ADHD diagnostic services. You will work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, influence clinical standards, support the development of clinicians, and help ensure children, young people and adults receive timely, high-quality diagnostic experiences.
This positioning is likely to be particularly attractive to experienced Clinical Psychologists looking to move into a senior leadership role while maintaining a strong clinical focus.
For more information about this role please refer to the Job Description and Job Pack.
At Momenta Connect, we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Clinical Lead employer: Momenta Connect
At Meadowcroft School, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people with Autism and additional learning needs. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration among a multidisciplinary team, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development, while our commitment to employee wellbeing ensures a fulfilling work-life balance. Join us in Wakefield, where every day offers the chance to celebrate successes and contribute to a nurturing environment that empowers both staff and students alike.
