Clinical Lead


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£57,000 - £65,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Redditch, B97 6HP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Aug 2026
Closing date:	17 Aug 2026

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Summary

About us: At Gordon Moody, we believe in second chances and building lives free from gambling harm. As the UKs leading charity for gambling- related harm support, we offer specialist residential treatment and holistic care to those most affected. For more than 50 years, we have been a trusted leader in gambling addiction recovery, combining specialist expertise with a deep commitment to transforming lives. Our evidence-based approach delivers measurable outcomes and industry-leading success rates, helping individuals achieve meaningful and lasting recovery. At the heart of everything we do is a people-first philosophy, providing compassionate, personalised support tailored to each person's unique journey. We also recognise that recovery is deeply personal, which is why we offer a discreet, professional and respectful environment where individuals can rebuild their lives with confidence, dignity and trust. Role: Were looking for a Clinical Lead to provide strategic and operational leadership across our residential treatment services. This is a high-impact role where youll shape clinical practice, lead multidisciplinary teams, and drive innovation in a service that transforms lives. Working closely with the Head of Therapy, youll ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based care aligned with national gambling harms frameworks and the NHS Long Term Plan. Youll play a key role in building a high-performing clinical function, embedding a culture of excellence, and continuously improving outcomes for those we support. What youll be doing Lead and develop a team of CBT Therapists, providing clinical supervision, line management, and ongoing professional development Deliver expert clinical input on complex cases, including formulation and evidence-based interventions (CBT and integrative approaches) Drive clinical governance activity, including audits, peer review, and quality improvement initiatives Monitor service performance and outcomes, using data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement Support workforce planning, recruitment, and retention strategies to build a sustainable and high-quality clinical team Deputise for the Head of Therapy and contribute to wider service transformation projects Represent the organisation externally across clinical networks and partnerships Champion trauma-informed, recovery-focused practice and contribute to training and organisational learning What were looking for A qualified and accredited clinician (HCPC or BABCP) with a postgraduate qualification in CBT Post-qualification experience within addiction and/or mental health services Proven experience leading, supervising, and developing a team of qualified CBT Therapists within multidisciplinary teams Advanced skills in CBT formulation and intervention, with knowledge of behavioural addiction Excellent safeguarding, risk assessment, and clinical decision-making capability A confident and credible leader, able to influence, motivate, and drive high standards of practice Experience contributing to clinical governance, audit, and quality assurance processes The ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on clinical leadership Desirable: Additional therapeutic training (e.g. EMDR, CAT, DBT, ACT) Working with addictions (Alcohol, substance, drugs or ideally gambling) Ability to supervise PWPs, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners This is an opportunity to step into a senior leadership role where you can shape services, develop clinicians, and make a lasting difference in the field of addiction recovery. We help people to reclaim and rebuild their lives free from gambling-related harm in safe, supported environments by providing the most effective therapies, interventions, and counselling possible. If you're looking for a rewarding career where your work can make a genuine and lasting difference to the lives of others, we'd love to hear from you.

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