HEAD OF NEURODIVERSITY / CLINICAL LEAD

HEAD OF NEURODIVERSITY / CLINICAL LEAD

Location: You would ideally be based near either Durham or Teesside. Hybrid role with travel between sites

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (Permanent)

Salary: Circa. £65K DOE

Start Date: ASAP

I have the pleasure in working with this organisation and help them find their next team member. This is an organisation where people genuinely matter. You'll join a team that is driven by purpose, grounded in strong values, and committed to making a meaningful difference every day. Colleagues are supported to grow, stretch their skills, and bring their authentic selves to work. Innovation is encouraged, collaboration is celebrated, and everyone has a voice in shaping the future of the services delivered. It's a place where your expertise is valued, your wellbeing is prioritised, and you're empowered to thrive in a culture built on trust, respect, and continuous learning.

JOB PURPOSE

This combined role will lead the development and delivery of neurodiversity workplace assessments across the Occupational Health (OH) service while supporting the Registered Manager to meet all regulatory requirements. The role acts as the clinical SME for neurodiversity, driving new service innovation (2-3 days per week) and providing clinical leadership, governance support, and quality oversight (1-2 days per week).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Head of Neurodiversity - Occupational Health (2-3 days per week)

Service Design & Development

• Lead the creation, design, and implementation of a new Neurodiversity Workplace Assessment Service within the OH business.
• Develop clinical pathways, assessment models, and reporting templates tailored to workplace needs (e.g., functional impact, reasonable adjustments, job‑carving recommendations).
• Define service scope, resource requirements, pricing models, and delivery methods (virtual/on‑site/hybrid).

Clinical Expertise & SME Support

• Act as the organisation's clinical Subject Matter Expert on neurodiversity, including Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Provide specialist advice to OH clinicians, case managers, and organisational clients regarding workplace adjustments and neuroinclusive practices.

Workforce Capability Building

• Develop and deliver training for OH clinicians on neurodiversity‑inclusive assessment, communication, and mitigation of workplace barriers.
• Mentor clinicians supporting complex workplace cases involving neurodivergent employees.

Stakeholder Engagement & Business Growth

• Work closely with operations, commercial teams, and OH leadership to promote and position the new service externally.
• Build relationships with HR leaders, occupational health clients, and workplace adjustment specialists to drive service uptake.
• Provide thought leadership, best‑practice guidance, and represent the organisation in discussions on neuroinclusion.

Quality, Standards & Governance

• Develop SOPs, clinical guidance, and best‑practice frameworks aligned with national guidance on workplace adjustments and neurodiversity.
• Ensure assessments are consistent, defensible, and high quality across the service.

Clinical Lead (1-2 days per week)

CQC Governance & Regulatory Support

• Support the Registered Manager in ensuring full compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards and statutory responsibilities.
• Contribute to inspections, audits, evidence gathering, and quality improvement plans.
• Maintain accurate clinical governance records in line with regulatory requirements.

Clinical Leadership & Supervision

• Provide clinical oversight, supervision, and reflective practice for clinicians within the service.
• Support safe caseload management, escalation routes, and clinical decision‑making processes.
• Ensure clinical documentation, risk management, and clinical reasoning meet regulatory expectations.

Quality & Service Improvement

• Participate in audit cycles, quality reviews, and root cause analysis where required.
• Identify themes and recommend actions to enhance service quality, safety, and claimant experience.
• Support policy updates, clinical SOP revisions, and evidence‑based practice adoption.

Collaboration & Internal Support

• Act as deputy or delegated clinical lead for the Registered Manager where appropriate.
• Work closely with safeguarding leads, governance teams, and operational managers to maintain a robust clinical environment.

KEY SKILLS

• Significant experience working with neurodivergent individuals in clinical, workplace, or assessment settings.
• Strong understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions, functional impact, and reasonable adjustment principles.
• Experience designing or improving clinical pathways or services.
• Demonstrated ability to lead service development projects and introduce new clinical offerings.
• Strong coaching, supervision, and clinical leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with clinicians, managers, clients, and senior leaders.
• Ability to translate specialist neurodiversity knowledge into practical, accessible guidance for workplaces.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Launch of Neurodiversity Workplace Assessment Service
• Service uptake
• Contributions to quality improvement

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Relevant clinical qualification (e.g., mental health nursing, occupational therapy, psychology, speech and language therapy) with registration to a recognised professional body (HCPC/NMC/etc.).
• Advanced expertise in neurodiversity and neurodevelopmental conditions, including diagnosis, functional impact, and evidence‑based assessment.

Desirable

• Experience delivering workplace assessments or occupational health interventions.
• Previous involvement in service start‑up or commercial service design.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation that really does value the people that work there. If you are interested or want more details apply now!

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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