Team Leader (Autism / ADHD) - Newcastle in Newcastle upon Tyne

Location: Gosforth, Newcastle (Hybrid Available)

Role: Permanent

Salary: £43,000 - £55,000 per annum

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting for an award-winning, independent psychology and neurodevelopmental practice, approved by relevant health authorities, known for its high-quality assessments within NHS and HSE frameworks. My client serves individuals across the UK and Ireland and is expanding with a new clinic in Gosforth, Newcastle, to meet growing demand for neurodevelopmental services. They offer a collaborative, supportive, and innovative work environment, with a strong commitment to professional development through ongoing training, clinical supervision, and a comprehensive benefits package. This is your chance to join a team dedicated to making a significant impact in the community.

Job Summary

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced clinician to step into a Team Leader role at a new neurodevelopmental assessment clinic in Gosforth, Newcastle. This position offers the chance to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality Autism and ADHD evaluations for children and adults. If you’re passionate about driving clinical excellence, mentoring colleagues, and making a meaningful impact, this role with my clients respected, award-winning independent practices the perfect next step in your career.

Main Duties of the Job

• Oversee the daily operations of the Gosforth clinic, managing a diverse team of professionals conducting specialist assessments for Autism and ADHD.
• Serve as the primary contact for day-to-day clinic operations.
• Conduct and supervise diagnostic assessments for individuals suspected of Autism and/or ADHD using tools such as ADOS-2 and ADI-R.
• Produce timely, professional assessment reports with clear recommendations and interventions.
• Maintain clinical oversight of all active cases, ensuring structured case management and clear plans to prevent delays.
• Work with administrative staff to manage logistics, such as case bookings, to ensure fair workload distribution and avoid overbooking.
• Resolve operational challenges, such as staff absences or case reallocations.
• Support new team members with onboarding, skill development, and integration.
• Identify inefficiencies in clinic processes, create new resources, and collaborate with senior leadership to drive improvements.
• Lead multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions to support effective case management and decision-making.
• Identify training needs for the team and individuals, escalating these to senior leadership.
• Escalate and resolve operational or clinical issues with senior management.
• Participate in leadership meetings and organizational events to contribute to strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Conducting and overseeing diagnostic assessments for Autism and ADHD using established tools, with occasional mental health assessments as needed.
• Writing professional, timely assessment reports with actionable recommendations.
• Supervising a team of psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, paediatric specialists, and support staff.
• Ensuring robust clinical governance, with oversight of all active cases to maintain clear direction and efficient case management.
• Managing daily clinic operations, addressing logistical challenges, and ensuring equitable workload distribution.
• Mentoring junior staff during onboarding and supporting their ongoing skill development.
• Identifying and addressing clinic process inefficiencies, developing resources, and working with senior leadership to implement improvements.
• Chairing MDT discussions to foster collaborative decision-making.
• Monitoring contract implementation, service delivery, and performance metrics.
• Escalating issues to senior management and contributing to organizational strategies through leadership meetings.
• Identifying team and individual training needs and collaborating with senior leadership to address them.

Qualifications

Essential:

• HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or NMC-registered Nurse, or Neurodevelopmental Practitioner with specialist training.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Experience conducting diagnostic neurodevelopmental/specialist developmental assessments for children and/or adults.
• Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders or mental health difficulties in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and appropriate assessment tools for Autism and ADHD.
• Knowledge of differential diagnosis.
• ADOS-2/ADI-R trained.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in team and service management.
• Strong report-writing and record-keeping skills.

Desirable:

• QB-trained.
• Additional qualifications in relevant areas of Autism and/or ADHD.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£43,000 - £55,000 per annum).
• Pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Full ongoing training and clinical supervision.
• Birthday day off or day in lieu.
• Company benefits and discounts.
• Access to company events.
• Continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities.
• Integral clinical supervision to support your role.