Autism Assessment Team Lead

NHS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned healthcare organization is seeking a Team Lead for their Autism Assessment services. The role offers flexibility with permanent remote options and requires expertise in neurodevelopmental assessments. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, or Occupational Therapy and experience leading clinical teams. You will contribute to high-quality service delivery while enjoying excellent benefits and company values that prioritize people and exceptional care.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

3 additional paid festive days

Private health insurance

Employee discount platform

EAP service

Pension contributions

Ongoing CPD and professional development support

Flexible, inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Significant expertise in Neurodevelopmental Assessments.
• Relevant registration with HCPC, NMC or SWE SCW or SSSC.
• Highly experienced in conducting online ADOS and ADI-R assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Autism Assessment Team and ensure quality services.
• Conduct assessments and support complex MDT discussions.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to team clinicians.

Skills

Neurodevelopmental assessments

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Knowledge of NICE guidelines

Education

Relevant qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Therapy

Job description

Permanent Remote and flexible working options

£65,000 to £70,000 depending on experience

Excellent benefits package

About Us

KT Healthcare is a family-owned organisation with personal experience of Autism and ADHD. We offer a service with a difference; one that has a real understanding of the challenges families and individuals can face when accessing neurodevelopmental services.

Our highly skilled clinicians deliver assessments for children, young people and adults, predominantly on a remote basis. We put exceptional client service, operational excellence, a friendly and compassionate culture, and unwavering integrity at the heart of everything we do.

We are growing our team to ensure we can help as many people as possible access high-quality services in a timely manner and as such, we are looking for a Team Lead to join us on this exciting journey.

Please note, we will close this advert once we receive a suitable number of applications so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

What we are looking for

Clinical/Counselling/Forensic/Occupational/Education Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Therapy

• Relevant registration with HCPC, NMC or SWE SCW or SSSC
• Highly experienced in conducting online ADOS and ADI-R assessments for both children and adults
• Experience leading a team of clinicians within a neurodevelopmental assessment service
• Ability to support complex MDT discussions
• Attention to detail and ability to quality check clinical work
• Experienced in offering supervision
• Excellent knowledge of NICE guidelines and DSM-5 criteria
• Excellent communication and organisation skills

About us

Why Join Us?

KT Healthcare was founded with personal experience of Autism and ADHD at its core, giving us a unique insight into the real challenges individuals and families can face when navigating neurodevelopmental services.

We’re growing quickly but remain grounded in our mission: to provide exceptional care and create a workplace where people genuinely love what they do.

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 3 additional paid festive days
• Private health insurance
• Employee discount platform
• EAP service
• Pension contributions
• Ongoing CPD and professional development support
• A flexible, inclusive culture that listens, supports, and values every voice

At KT Healthcare, you will be part of a team that cares deeply about our clients, our colleagues, and the quality of everything we do. If you are ready to make an impact and help lead an exceptional autism assessment service we’d love to hear from you.

Job responsibilities

Autism Assessment Team Lead

• Permanent, Full Time
• You can be based from our Head Office in Chichester, hybrid or fully remote
• £65,000 to £70,000 depending on experience
• Excellent benefits package

About Us

KT Healthcare is a family-owned organisation with personal experience of Autism and ADHD. We offer a service with a difference; one that has a real understanding of the challenges families and individuals can face when accessing neurodevelopmental services.

Our highly skilled clinicians deliver assessments for children, young people and adults, predominantly on a remote basis. We put exceptional client service, operational excellence, a friendly and compassionate culture, and unwavering integrity at the heart of everything we do.

We are growing our team to ensure we can help as many people as possible access high-quality services in a timely manner and as such, we are looking for a Team Lead to join us on this exciting journey!

What we are looking for

• Significant expertise in Neurodevelopmental Assessments with a core qualification and registration in
  • Clinical/Counselling/Forensic/Occupational/Education Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Nursing
  • Occupational Therapy
  • or Speech Language Therapy
• Relevant registration with HCPC, NMC or SWE SCW or SSSC
• Highly experienced in conducting online ADOS and ADI-R assessments for both children and adults
• Experience leading a team of clinicians within a neurodevelopmental assessment service
• Ability to support complex MDT discussions
• Attention to detail and ability to quality check clinical work
• Experienced in offering supervision
• Excellent knowledge of NICE guidelines and DSM-5 criteria
• Excellent communication and organisation skills

Why Join Us?

KT Healthcare was founded with personal experience of Autism and ADHD at its core, giving us a unique insight into the real challenges individuals and families can face when navigating neurodevelopmental services.

We’re growing quickly but remain grounded in our mission: to provide exceptional care and create a workplace where people genuinely love what they do.

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 3 additional paid festive days
• Private health insurance
• Employee discount platform
• EAP service
• Pension contributions
• Ongoing CPD and professional development support
• A flexible, inclusive culture that listens, supports, and values every voice

At KT Healthcare, you’ll be part of a team that cares deeply about our clients, our colleagues, and the quality of everything we do. If you’re ready to make an impact and help lead an exceptional autism assessment service we’d love to hear from you.

If you would like to discuss anything prior to submitting your application, please contact [e-mail]

Person Specification

Experience

• ND assessments and team management
• ADHD

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Full-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working,Compressed hours