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
- 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 organisational 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.
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