About us: Oakdale was established nearly twenty-five years ago and is highly regarded as a professional therapy provider. We are a not-for-profit community-based organisation and our team is united by a commitment to provide flexible, bespoke, evidence-based, and high-quality clinical services to meet the particular needs of each of our clients as well as the requirements of commissioners for an appropriate, collaborative, value-for-money service. The Oakdale Group provides a wide range of specialist assessments, including for autism, ADHD, and developmental trauma. Oakdale also provides a wide range of psychological therapies for children, young people, and adults. Many of our services are commissioned by the NHS, Local Authorities, and schools, and include services for NHS staff. Others are accessed by members of the public who pay for them privately, through medical insurance, or through our charitable arm. About you: Are you a passionate health professional ready to make a meaningful impact in a leadership role? Or perhaps you have leadership experience and are looking for your next step? Join our innovative and dedicated team as a Team Leader for Neurodevelopmental Assessments In this role, you'll lead a talented team of professionals, guiding them to deliver ADHD and autism assessments. With your leadership, we’ll help families have quicker access to high quality assessment services If you thrive in a supportive environment where your skills make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and be a part of something truly rewarding The role: The Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team Leader for the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Pathway is responsible for supporting the Clinical Lead in overseeing the delivery of comprehensive, high-quality clinical services for clients accessing assessments for autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). There will also be a requirement to undertake some assessment activity. This includes ensuring effective clinical governance, leadership of clinicians, and service development, working closely within a multidisciplinary leadership team to meet client needs and neurodevelopmental service objectives. You will provide leadership and management for a team of neurodevelopmental practitioners carrying out assessment activity, ensuring high-quality patient care and implementing best practice guidelines to ensure that clinical standards are maintained. You will work as part of the wider Neurodevelopmental Service Leadership Team to plan services to meet clients’ needs, utilising your clinical expertise in shaping the development of new service models. You will support the Clinical Lead to carry out training, recruitment, clinical audits, and lead complex multi-disciplinary team (MDT) case reviews, ensuring that the pathway operates effectively, safely, and in line with best practices. Team Leadership and Management: Providing direct support to the clinical lead in a variety of leadership tasks and service development initiatives to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient-centered care that meets the needs of clients. To participate in making evidence-based recommendations to the multidisciplinary team regarding assessment, interventions, and skills required to deliver the plan of care and expected health/social outcomes. As a senior member of staff, to proactively contribute to service team meetings to ensure that these are informative and meaningful to the team. Provide supervision and oversight of clinical reports. Clinical Governance and Quality Assurance: To provide all clinical assessments and interventions in line with Oakdale’s policies and operating procedures. To maintain adherence to NICE guidelines and Oakdale’s clinical standards. To directly support the clinical lead with the analysis of audit outcomes and work on continuous improvement plans to enhance the quality of clinical practice. Collaborate with clinical leads to audit cases, pathways, and outcomes to assess quality, consistency, and adherence to guidelines. To review diagnostic reports to ensure they meet high clinical and ethical standards, including accuracy, clarity, and appropriateness of recommendations. To support safeguarding, information, and clinical governance matters as required. Recruitment, Support, and Training: Report to the clinical lead and provide line management and clinical supervision to ND practitioners in the neurodevelopmental service. Act as a mentor for less experienced practitioners and contribute to their professional development through supervision, advice, and feedback. Support the recruitment, induction, training, and retention of clinical staff within the neurodevelopmental pathway. Service Development and Improvement: To support the clinical lead in the development and expansion of the neurodevelopmental service by keeping up to date with advances in neurodevelopmental research. Where required, liaise with external agencies, partners, and stakeholders. Ensure effective service delivery through supporting the development and monitoring of clinical standards by proactively participating in clinical audits, quality improvement projects, and evaluations to monitor service performance and outcomes. Collaborate with the CPD champion within the neurodevelopmental service to help support the development of staff and training required to foster a culture of continuous professional development and up-to-date evidence-based practice in neurodevelopmental assessments. Client and Family Engagement: Ensure that patient-centred care is at the heart of assessment delivery, involving patients and their families in decision-making and care planning. Support practitioners in working closely with families and carers to provide support, education, and guidance on neurodivergence and available support/interventions. Ethos and Values: Promote a compassionate, patient-centred, and inclusive culture throughout the neurodevelopmental pathway. Ensure the service aligns with the organisation's ethos, values, and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Embed a culture of respect, integrity, and continuous improvement, ensuring all staff are committed to providing the highest quality care for service users and their families. Assessments: You will undertake an amount of face to face and online neurodevelopmental assessments (autism and ADHD) for children and/or adults as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside your leadership responsibilities. These will include: Parental/developmental interviews to explore the client's developmental history relating to autism, ADHD, and learning. Assessments are undertaken by clinicians based at one of our centres, or online for some parts, with play-based assessments and developmental history being completed simultaneously for early years assessments. 1:1 play-based/activity sessions with the young person/adult as part of neurodevelopmental assessments. ADOS-2 Assessments. QBCheck. Cognitive assessments (e.g., WISC-V, WAIS-IV). School observations and liaison with schools and other professionals. Report writing: full Neurodevelopmental Assessment reports. Professional and Ethical Standards: Adhere to ethical and professional standards as set by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Maintain accurate and timely clinical records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations. Ensure that all clinical practices adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. Person Specification: Essential: A Professional registration in a relevant field (e.g., Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy). Current registration with the relevant professional body (e.g., GMC, HCPC, NMC). Experience in neurodevelopmental assessments and interventions, particularly in complex cases. Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary assessment team. Knowledge of clinical governance, safeguarding, and risk management processes. Training and experience in ADOS; ADI-R; DIVA / Young DIVA. Experience of providing clinical supervision. Skills and Competencies: In-depth knowledge of neurodevelopmental disorders, diagnostic processes, and evidence-based interventions. Strong team management and motivational skills. Good communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate clearly the outcome of assessments. Strong organisational and time-management abilities. Qualities and Values: Evidence of a positive and proactive attitude. Collaborative and flexible working style. Commitment to inclusivity, equality, and diversity. Desirable: Postgraduate qualifications or specialist training in neurodevelopmental disorders. Previous leadership or management experience within a clinical setting. Knowledge of digital assessment tools and emerging trends in neurodevelopmental services. What we offer: Salary of £55,000 - £65,000 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising after the length of service) Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay (OSP) Cycle to work & enhanced car schemes Simplyhealth Programme including Employee Assistance Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access Fully funded flu vaccines Enhanced Pension Employee discount scheme Technology salary sacrifice scheme A supportive culture that values work-life balance including agile working and the option to apply for flexible working from day one Ongoing CPD (internal & external) - we work with experts to bring high-quality CPD to our teams Interviews will be offered on an ongoing basis - please do not delay applying. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Pay: £55,000.00-£65,000.00 per year Expected hours: 30 – 37.5 per week Benefits: Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Sick pay Work from home Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Work Location: Hybrid remote in Halifax HX1 2AL