Adult ADHD & Autism Service Manager

Job summary

We are excited to announce an opportunity for an Adult and Autism Service Manager within our ADHD and Autism Service.

Based in Wakefield, our service operates across Wakefield, Kirklees, Barnsley, Bradford and Calderdale with a blend of clinic-based and remote working, youll join one of the UKs largest adult ADHD and Autism services. Our clinicians provide diagnostic assessments and medication management, within a supportive MDT of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists and specialist physician assistants.

We are proud that our team consistently exceeds NHS Staff Survey benchmarks for wellbeing, team relationships and feeling valued at work. Professional development is actively supported, with opportunities for CPD, research and service innovation for those keen to help shape the evidence base in adult neurodevelopmental care.

Were looking for someone who:

Has experience managing or leading within neurodevelopmental services

Brings a strong commitment to highquality, personcentred service delivery

Builds positive, supportive relationships and fosters a collaborative team culture

Is confident overseeing service performance, quality standards and patientflow processes

Can translate service priorities into clear, achievable plans for the team

Thrives on developing people, supporting wellbeing and nurturing a learningfocused environment

Is motivated by improving pathways, enhancing patient experience and driving continuous improvement

Main duties of the job

As a key member of our leadership team, you will help shape the delivery, culture and development of our expanding Adult ADHD and Autism Service. Working closely with the Clinical Lead, you will provide daytoday leadership to our multidisciplinary team, ensuring staff feel supported, valued and able to deliver highquality, personcentred care.

You will oversee service activity, patient flow and quality standards, helping to maintain safe, effective and compassionate pathways across multiple localities. A core part of the role will involve nurturing a positive team environment, supporting wellbeing, and enabling colleagues to grow within a learningfocused service.

You will contribute to service planning, problemsolving and improvement work, using your leadership skills to help the team adapt, innovate and meet the needs of a rapidly developing specialist service. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, building strong relationships and driving highquality care.

For more details, please contact Prof Marios Adamou on 01924 316494.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.

Job responsibilities

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.