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Children's Speech & Language Therapist (ADHD)

Neurodevelopmental Speech & Language Therapist – Children & Young People (ADHD Assessments)  Rate: £30 per hour Location: West Midlands (Face-to-Face) Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Locum Opportunity - with the option to make permanent  We're recruiting on behalf of an established healthcare organisation delivering specialist clinical services for an experienced Speech & Language Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team delivering ADHD assessments for children and young people. You'll provide specialist speech, language and communication input within the ADHD diagnostic pathway, helping to identify communication profiles, functional impacts and support needs that may influence a child's presentation and everyday experiences. You'll complete specialist assessments, gather information from families, schools and other professionals, and contribute valuable clinical insight to multidisciplinary diagnostic discussions. Working alongside experienced clinicians, you'll support evidence-based assessment and formulation by integrating communication findings with wider developmental information. You'll produce clear, accessible reports and provide practical recommendations to help children, young people and families understand communication needs and access appropriate support. You'll be part of a supportive multidisciplinary environment focused on delivering high-quality neurodevelopmental assessments through effective teamwork, strong clinical governance and a commitment to positive outcomes. The role provides the opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals, contribute to pathway improvements and help shape the quality of services offered to children and families. What we're looking for: HCPC registered Speech & Language Therapist. Experience working with children and young people within neurodevelopmental, paediatric, CAMHS or related services. Experience assessing speech, language and communication needs within an ADHD or wider neurodevelopmental pathway. Strong clinical reasoning, assessment and report-writing skills. Ability to contribute specialist communication expertise within MDT decision-making. Good understanding of safeguarding and supporting children with developmental differences. Experience working with children presenting with ADHD, ASD/ADHD overlap or complex developmental profiles is desirable. If you're looking for a role where your specialist knowledge can directly support children, young people and families through the diagnostic journey, send your CV to Chris@Leadersincare.co.uk, alternatively, call Chris on 07897 024978.

Speech & Language Therapist - Children & Young People (ASD)

Neurodevelopmental Speech & Language Therapist – Children & Young People (Autism Assessments) Rate: £30 per hour Location: West Midlands (Face-to-Face) Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday We're recruiting on behalf of a specialist healthcare provider for an experienced Speech & Language Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team delivering Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments for children and young people, on an agency (locum) basis. You'll provide specialist speech, language and communication expertise within the ASD diagnostic pathway, supporting high-quality, evidence-based assessments and contributing to accurate clinical decision-making. You'll complete structured communication assessments, review information from families, schools and other professionals, and use your specialist knowledge to understand how communication differences impact everyday life, learning and relationships. Working as part of a wider MDT, you'll contribute to diagnostic discussions, provide clinical reasoning to support formulation, and produce clear, neurodiversity-affirming reports with practical recommendations for children, young people and their families. You'll be joining a supportive, clinician-led service that values collaborative working, high standards of clinical governance and delivering meaningful outcomes for families. Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you'll participate in supervision, service improvement activity and pathway development. What we're looking for: HCPC registered Speech & Language Therapist. Experience working with children and young people with autism and related communication needs. Experience contributing to ASD diagnostic assessments within a multidisciplinary team. Strong skills in speech, language and communication assessment, formulation and report writing. Ability to integrate information from multiple sources to support clinical decision-making. Understanding of safeguarding, neurodiversity-affirming practice and reasonable adjustments. Experience using standardised communication assessment tools is desirable. For more information or to apply, reach out to Chris: Chris@Leadersincare.co.uk 07897 024978

Children's Occupational Therapist - Locum Opportunity

Locum Occupational Therapist – Children & Young People (ASD) Rate: £30/h Location: West Midlands Hours: 37.5 hours / week We're recruiting on behalf of a specialist healthcare provider for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a growing multidisciplinary team delivering Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD assessments for children and young people. You'll use your specialist occupational therapy expertise to assess functional impact, sensory processing, motor development and daily living skills, contributing to high-quality, evidence-based diagnostic assessments. Working as part of an experienced MDT, you'll carry out structured assessments, gather information from families and education settings, provide clinical reasoning during MDT discussions and produce clear reports with practical recommendations for children, young people and their families. You'll be joining a supportive, clinician-led service committed to delivering high-quality neurodevelopmental assessments in line with NICE guidance. Alongside your clinical work, you'll work collaboratively with the wider MDT to ensure safe, timely and person-centred assessments while maintaining high standards of clinical governance. What we're looking for: HCPC registered Occupational Therapist. Experience working with children and young people within neurodevelopmental, CAMHS or paediatric services. Experience contributing to ASD and/or ADHD assessments within a multidisciplinary team. Strong knowledge of functional assessment, sensory processing and child development. Excellent communication, clinical reasoning and report-writing skills. Understanding of safeguarding and risk management within children's services. If you're passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people through high-quality neurodevelopmental assessment, we'd love to hear from you. For more information or to apply, please contact Chris: Chris@Leadersincare.co.uk 07897024978

Autism Assessor (ADI-R/ADOS)

Fully Remote Assessments | Associate | £300 - 350 per assessment | Consistent Work & Demand Fully Remote ADI-R (3.5 hrs): £350 ADOS (3 hrs): £300 Associate / contract arrangement with flexibility About You Current NMC, GMC, or HCPC registration. Certified and experienced ADI-R/ADOS experience (must be CPD Accredited training Proven experience completing Autism assessments with children, adults, or both. If you’re an experienced Autism Assessor looking for flexible, fully remote work that fits alongside other clinical commitments, this associate role offers a clear, structured assessment model without the pressure of ongoing case management. You’ll focus purely on high-quality Autism assessments, working with both children and adults. This role is designed for confident clinicians who value autonomy, clear processes, and professional respect. You’ll be part of a growing multidisciplinary service delivering assessments to a consistent standard, with defined turnaround times and streamlined admin support to protect your clinical time. About the Company You’ll be supporting a specialist mental health service expanding its Autism pathways for children and adults, delivering assessments for both NHS Right to Choose and private patients. The service is clinically led, outcomes focused, and built around clear governance and consistency. Key Responsibilities • Complete assessments with parents or carers in line with agreed clinical standards. • Contribute to timely, high-quality assessment reports within a two-day turnaround. • Identify and escalate complex presentations in line with clinical governance processes. If you’re considering adding structured, remote work to your portfolio, we’d be happy to talk it through. Contact Leaders in Care for more information or a confidential discussion. For more information, please contact Chris: Chris@Leadersincare.co.uk 07897024978

Neurodevelopmental Service Lead

Clinician-led service | Hybrid working | No on-call | Meaningful pathway improvement Shape safe, effective neurodevelopmental care as a Neurodevelopmental Service Lead, combining senior clinical leadership with genuine influence over ASD and ADHD pathways. This role may suit an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Principal Clinical Psychologist, or experienced Neurodevelopmental Clinical Lead. You will have autonomy to improve quality, strengthen governance, and support a multidisciplinary team, while retaining protected time for complex clinical work. Package & Benefits • £67,500 to £72,416 per annum. • NHS-aligned pension. • CPD and study leave. • Hybrid working and no on-call requirement. About the Company This clinician-led healthcare provider delivers evidence-based community services through multidisciplinary teams, robust governance, and practical service improvement. The culture is focused on patient safety, professional development, and high-quality care. Key Responsibilities • Lead operational and clinical delivery across adult and children’s ASD and ADHD services. • Oversee quality, safeguarding, clinical risk, waiting lists, and service performance. • Line manage and supervise non-medical clinical staff across the service. • Develop pathways, standards, audits, and improvement plans with senior clinical partners. About You • Significant post-qualification experience within ASD, ADHD, mental health, or neurodevelopmental services. • Current NMC registration with advanced practice experience, or HCPC registration as a Clinical Psychologist. • Senior leadership experience involving multidisciplinary teams, governance, and service delivery. Take the next step in your career as a Neurodevelopmental Service Lead and help create safer, more responsive services. An updated CV is not essential for an initial conversation. Contact James @ Leaders in Care for more information or a confidential discussion. jamie@leadersincare.co.uk 020 3053 1048