Job Description
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.