Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing organisation. Were looking for a Clinical Lead for Cheshire West & Chester (Base Northwich).
As Clinical Lead you will provide visible, effective clinical leadership to the clinical team for your service. Supported by the Portfolio Medical Lead, Lead Nurse and Pharmacy Technician and in collaboration with operations colleagues you will ensure the delivery of safe, effective, evidence-based and compassionate care. We are looking for experienced Independent Prescribers, with a background in either nursing or as a pharmacist. As Clinical Lead you will be joining a vibrant body of clinicians across Via\'s wider national workforce, with regular meetings for peer support, case discussion and CPD.
This role helps people rebuild their lives, reconnect with family and friends, return to work or education, and more. We are looking for individuals with compassion, good communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure. If youre someone who is a good listener, stays curious, and wants to make a difference, wed love to hear from you.
Job details
Date posted: 12 March 2026
Salary: £65,000 to £70,000 a year (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: B0427-0341
Job locations: Turning Point, Church Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5PD
Job responsibilities
Role Purpose
* Provide high quality service delivery to people who use substances.
* Contribute to the overall performance of designated service(s) to ensure that contractual output targets and high clinical standards are achieved.
* Provide clinical leadership to staff, and clinical supervision of clinicians, within the designated service(s)/partnership agencies as required by service configuration.
Key duties and activities of the role
* Work as a registered health care professional, including as a prescriber across designated service(s).
* Lead on the delivery of health and wellbeing interventions for designated service(s).
* Assist in the development of systems, pathways and documents that promote holistic delivery of services to people with complex needs (e.g. psychiatry, criminal justice, blood borne viruses).
* Have oversight of the clinical (including prescribing) practices of all clinicians associated with the designated service(s), ensuring that they are in line with all relevant legislation, best practice guidance, professional and CQC standards and organisational documents.
* Ensure appropriate clinical management of people who use the designated service(s), including those with complex needs.
* Demonstrate leadership and undertake managerial responsibilities, ensuring effective use of clinical resources (including staffing and financial/contractual considerations) for the designated service(s).
* Responsible for the development and day to day coordination of all clinical interventions.
* Promote and support organisational interface with commissioners, suppliers, primary and secondary care services (including public health, wholesalers, community pharmacy/GPs and hospitals).
* Contribute to alert responses in collaboration with the Clinical Department (e.g., medicines/drug/devices/infection control).
* Be involved in audits, ongoing monitoring and implementation of recommendations/action plans.
* Contribute to the collation and use of clinical data and drive improvements related to quality/performance indicators.
* Contribute to the reporting, investigation and resolution of incidents, complaints and disciplinary matters to reduce recurrence.
* Provide competency assessment and training of staff/students/volunteers, identify development needs and support direct reports to deliver excellent services.
* Undertake continuing professional development to maintain confidence and competence, to meet organisational and professional regulator revalidation.
* Work in line with relevant legislation, guidance, standards and organisational documents.
* Provide advice, line management/clinical supervision and guidance on clinical issues to staff and partner agencies.
* Work with management to support a one team approach.
Person specification
Qualifications and experience
* Healthcare professional registered with GMC/NMC/HCPC/GPhC.
* Qualified prescriber, able to prescribe independently.
* Relevant post-graduate qualifications (e.g. RCGP Drugs Part 1/2, CMHP Credentialed, ISAM certified as appropriate).
* Minimum 5 years relevant post-qualifying experience.
* Experience of providing clinical services for people who use substances.
* Knowledge of clinical prescribing issues related to substance use, recovery, harm reduction and health promotion.
* Experience of audits, performance indicators, incident and complaints management.
* Experience of contributing to education/learning/professional development.
* Professional affiliation (e.g. RCN/RCPsych, RCGP/RPS, CMHP/Addiction Professionals as appropriate).
* Experience of clinical supervision, line management and appraisals.
* Solution-focused, inclusive and innovative approach to service development.
* Good IT skills and experience with Case Management Systems such as Nebula, System One or Theseus.
* Understanding of Health and Social Care regulatory requirements (CQC, NICE, etc.).
* Commitment to partnership with other professionals to achieve good outcomes.
* Ability to work calmly under pressure and record information timely.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to engage with diverse groups.
* A commitment to Via values of Care, Be human and Do the right thing, and to anti-discriminatory practices.
* Observance of safeguarding, professional integrity and candour; compliance with GDPR and Health and Safety policies.
* Willingness to participate in ongoing learning, supervision, training and development.
* Flexibility to deliver services across sites or hours as required.
Employer details
Employer: Via
Address: Turning Point, Church Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5PD
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