Autism Assessment Team Lead (Remote)

NHS; Chichester; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Team Lead for their Autism Assessment team. The role is focused on leading a team of clinicians conducting neurodevelopmental assessments. Ideal candidates will have a background in psychology or social work, with significant experience in ADOS and ADI-R assessments. Offering a salary between £65,000 to £70,000 with excellent benefits including health insurance and flexible working options.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private Health Insurance

Employee Discount Platform

Ongoing CPD and clinician development

Qualifications

• Relevant registration with HCPC, NMC or SWE SCW or SSSC.
• Highly experienced in conducting online ADOS and ADI-R assessments.
• Experience leading a team of clinicians within a neurodevelopmental assessment service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Autism Assessment Team effectively.
• Conduct neurodevelopmental assessments for children and adults.
• Ensure high quality standards in clinical work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Team leadership

Knowledge of NICE guidelines

Expertise in neurodevelopmental assessments

Education

Clinical/Counselling/Forensic/Occupational/Education Psychology

Social Work

Nursing

Occupational Therapy

Job description

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!

Main duties of the job

What we are looking for

• Ideally, we are seeking a Clinical Psychologist, but we will consider other backgrounds if you have significant expertise in Neurodevelopmental Assessments. E.g.:
• Clinical/Counselling/Forensic/Occupational/Education Psychology
• Social Work
• Nursing
• Occupational 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

What we offer

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 3 additional paid 2025 festive days
• Private Health Insurance
• Employee Discount Platform
• EAP Service
• Pension Contribution
• Ongoing CPD and clinician development
• A culture that challenges the norm as a family run business, we know how important a fair, flexible employer that listens and cares is. We are dedicated to continuing to build a culture where people enjoy coming to work, can thrive in their role and are supported from day one.

Job responsibilities

Autism Assessment Team Lead

• Permanent
• Remote and flexible working options
• £65,000 to £70,000 depending on experience
• Excellent benefits package

If you would like to explore what it would be like to join the KT Healthcare family, please submit an application and our team will be in touch.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Clinical/Counselling/Forensic/Occupational/Education Psychology
• Social Work
• Nursing
• Occupational Therapy

Experience

• ADOS and ADIR experience

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.

KT Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.