Position: Team Leader – Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team (Autism / ADHD)

Location: Norwich

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Clinic-Based / Hybrid

Salary: £43,000 - £55,000 per annum

About the Opportunity

RGH-Global are recruiting for an award-winning, NHS approved independent psychology and neurodevelopmental practice known for its high-quality assessments and service delivery. Our client serves individuals across the UK and is expanding their Norwich clinic 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 senior clinician to step into a Team Leader role at the neurodevelopmental assessment clinic in Norwich. This position offers the chance to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality autism and ADHD evaluations for children and young people.

If you're passionate about driving clinical excellence, mentoring colleagues, and making a meaningful impact, this role is the perfect next step in your career. You'll be working with cutting-edge digital workflows and smart report-writing tools whilst leading a dedicated team focused on transforming neurodevelopmental care.

Main Duties of the Job

In this Team Leader role, you will oversee the daily operations of the Norwich clinic, managing a diverse team of professionals conducting specialist assessments for autism and ADHD. Key responsibilities include:

Serving as the primary contact for day-to-day clinic operations

Conducting and supervising diagnostic assessments for individuals with suspected autism and/or ADHD using tools such as ADOS-2 and ADI-R

Producing timely, professional assessment reports with clear recommendations and interventions

Maintaining clinical oversight of all active cases, ensuring structured case management and clear plans to prevent delays

Working with administrative staff to manage logistics, such as case bookings, to ensure fair workload distribution and avoid overbooking

Resolving operational challenges, such as staff absences or case reallocations

Supporting new team members with onboarding, skill development, and integration

Identifying inefficiencies in clinic processes, creating new resources, and collaborating with senior leadership to drive improvements

Leading multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions to support effective case management and decision-making

Identifying training needs for the team and individuals, escalating these to senior leadership

Supervising a team of psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and neurodevelopmental practitioners

Ensuring robust clinical governance, with oversight of all active cases to maintain clear direction and efficient case management

Monitoring service delivery and performance metrics

Escalating and resolving operational or clinical issues with senior management

Participating in leadership meetings and organizational events to contribute to strategic objectives

This role is an excellent opportunity to lead with innovation and enhance service delivery in a dynamic, client-focused setting.

Essential Requirements

HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, NMC-registered Nurse, or Neurodevelopmental Practitioner with specialist training

Must be eligible to work in the UK

Several years of experience conducting diagnostic neurodevelopmental/specialist developmental assessments for children and young people

ADOS-2/ADI-R trained (essential)

Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders or mental health difficulties in a clinical setting

In-depth knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and appropriate assessment tools for autism and ADHD

Strong understanding of differential diagnosis

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively within and lead a multidisciplinary team

Experience in team and service management

Clinical supervision experience (highly desirable)

Strong report-writing and record-keeping skills

Desirable Experience

QB-trained

Additional qualifications in relevant areas of autism and/or ADHD

Our Ways of Working

Digital workflows and smart report-writing reduce admin time and enhance clinical impact

A custom-built electronic health record system, developed in-house using market leading research

Continuously enhancing internal systems, based on employee feedback to improve efficiency

In-house IT and operational support, so you're never left troubleshooting alone

Benefits

Competitive salary (£43,000 - £55,000 per annum)

A values-led culture where clinical excellence, compassion, and staff wellbeing come first

Continued professional development and reflective practice opportunities

Full ongoing training and clinical supervision

Annual salary reviews and pension contributions

Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays

Birthday day off or day in lieu

Private healthcare to support your physical and mental health

Company laptop and on-call IT support

Company benefits and discounts

Access to company events

Access to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team passionate about improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and their families

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a dedicated team and make a meaningful impact through high-quality neurodevelopmental care. If you're ready to step into a senior leadership role where you can drive clinical excellence and support professional growth, we want to hear from you.