Service Care Solutions are working alongside a nationally recognised addiction rehabilitation centre who are looking to recruit a Clinical Lead to join their team on a permanent basis. Please find a description of the role below.
Role: Clinical Lead/Clinical Practice Manager
Salary: £55,000
Location: Gloucester
Contract: Permanent
Role Overview:
* Lead and manage the nursing team, providing supervision, performance management, and professional development.
* Oversee safe and high-quality clinical care, including admissions, detox protocols, medication management, and treatment planning.
* Ensure compliance with Controlled Drugs legislation, clinic policies, and safe storage/administration procedures.
* Develop and implement clinical policies, SOPs, and local protocols (e.g., detox pathways, safeguarding, infection control).
* Drive clinical governance activities: audits, incident reporting, clinical supervision, and quality improvement.
* Liaise with external stakeholders (GPs, addiction specialists, pharmacies, safeguarding teams) for integrated care.
* Provide clinical cover and leadership during emergencies, complex cases, or inspections.
* Ensure staff compliance with mandatory training, appraisals, and professional registration requirements.
* Support workforce planning, rostering, and service continuity in collaboration with the Clinical Lead and Registered Manager.
* Contribute to business continuity plans, commissioning requirements, and statutory reporting (e.g., Care Quality Commission).
Clinical Experience:
* Registered Non-Medical Prescriber (NMC, GPhC, or equivalent) with current professional registration.
* Extensive clinical experience in substance misuse treatment, detoxification, and rehabilitation.
* Proven experience in clinical leadership, operational oversight, and medicines management.
* Strong knowledge of controlled drugs legislation, clinical governance, and regulatory compliance.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
If you are interested in the role, or know anyone who may be, please contact Danny at Service Care Solutions on 01772 20893 or email danny.booth@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.
If you have any questions or queries, please don’t not hesitate to ask.