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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)., • Act as the organisation’s clinical Subject Matter Expert on neurodiversity, including Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and other neurodevelopmental conditions., • Develop and deliver training for OH clinicians on neurodiversity‑inclusive assessment, communication, and mitigation of workplace barriers., • 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., • 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., • Provide clinical oversight, supervision, and reflective practice for clinicians within the service., • Support safe caseload management, escalation routes, and clinical decision‑making processes., • 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., • 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.)., • Experience delivering workplace assessments or occupational health interventions.

Aspiring Educational Psychologist / Forensic Psychologist / Occupational Therapist – Learning Support Assistant Are you a graduate or currently working as a Learning Support Assistant and looking to take the next step towards a career in educational psychology, forensic psychology or occupational therapy? Do you want a role where your empathy, patience and resilience can genuinely transform the educational experience of young people who struggle to access school? We are recruiting Learning Support Assistants on behalf of a specialist education setting in Durham. This role provides valuable, hands-on experience supporting children and young people who experience anxiety, emotionally based school avoidance (school refusal), autism, communication differences and additional learning needs. Many pupils at this setting come from a range of backgrounds and have struggled to engage with mainstream education due to anxiety, past negative experiences in school, or complex emotional needs. Your role will be to help rebuild their confidence, trust in education and sense of safety in learning environments. You will work within a small, supportive class team where the focus is on personalised learning, emotional regulation and relationship building, helping pupils gradually re-engage with education at their own pace. This role starts April 2026, working Monday to Friday, term time only, making it ideal for graduates or support professionals seeking consistent experience within education. Pay: £101.40 per day Why this role is ideal for aspiring Educational Psychologists, Forensic Psychologists or Occupational Therapists: This position provides direct experience with children experiencing anxiety, trauma, school avoidance and additional learning needs, which is highly relevant for careers in psychology, therapy and SEND education. You will gain valuable insight into: • Supporting children with emotionally based school avoidance and anxiety, • Building trust with pupils who have struggled in traditional education settings, • Using trauma-informed and person-centred approaches, • Understanding behaviour linked to anxiety, emotional regulation and past experiences, • Working within a multi-disciplinary team including teachers, therapists and external professionals, • Helping pupils rebuild confidence, routine and engagement with learning, • Supporting young people from diverse social, cultural and educational backgrounds Many graduates use this role to confirm whether a career in educational psychology, youth justice, occupational therapy, mental health support or SEND education is the right pathway for them. What you will be doing • Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups throughout the school day, • Helping children who experience anxiety or school refusal feel safe and supported in the classroom, • Building positive relationships with pupils who may initially struggle to trust adults in education settings, • Encouraging communication, confidence and emotional regulation, • Supporting structured activities that promote independence and life skills, • Helping pupils manage transitions, routines and social situations, • Working closely with teachers and therapists to implement individual support plans, • Encouraging engagement with learning through patience, consistency and positive reinforcement Your support can play a key role in helping a young person reconnect with education and believe in their ability to succeed.

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 improvementEXPERIENCE & 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. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application

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