At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead delivery of trauma-informed clinical care and ensure high standards of governance.
- Company: Cranstoun is a social justice charity with a global ambition to rebuild lives.
- Benefits: Opportunities for leadership development and a supportive, values-driven organisation.
- Other info: The position is based in Derby and requires an enhanced DBS check.
- Why this job: This role offers real influence in shaping clinical practice for complex needs.
- Qualifications: Professional registration and significant experience in drug and alcohol services required.
The predicted salary is between 46300 - 52800 £ per year.
Cranstoun is a social justice and harm reduction charity with global ambition. Our vision is to be a world class leader in rebuilding lives. Our purpose is to inspire and empower people to live healthier and safer lives, and our values are Ambitious, Creative, Compassionate, Collaborative and Respectful.
About the role
We are looking for a confident, compassionate and skilled Clinical Lead to provide expert clinical leadership across our Derby drug and alcohol service. This is a senior role with real influence to shape clinical practice, supporting a multidisciplinary workforce and ensuring safe, high-quality care for people with complex needs.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the delivery of safe, trauma-informed and evidence-based clinical care across hub, outreach and partnership settings
- Drive high standards of clinical governance, medicines management and safeguarding across the service
- Combine strategic clinical leadership with visible operational oversight, helping to shape a service that is responsive, inclusive and outcomes-focused
- Ensure people receive timely, effective and person-centred treatment
- Embed trauma-informed, recovery-oriented approaches across the service
- Lead audit, clinical review and learning from incidents and work with local and national partnerships to develop best practice and innovation
- Support quality review processes and compliance with all Care Quality Commission standards
About you
We’re looking for someone who brings both clinical credibility and compassionate leadership.
- Professional registration (e.g. NMC, GPhC or equivalent)
- A prescribing qualification or equivalent advanced clinical training
- Significant experience in drug and alcohol services (or related field) in a senior role
- Experience managing complex risk, safeguarding and multi-agency working
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and workforce development
- Experience working in regulated environments and supporting quality assurance
What we offer
At Cranstoun, we genuinely care about our people. You’ll be part of:
- A high-impact clinical leadership role
- A supportive and values-driven organisation
- A culture that prioritises wellbeing, safety and inclusion
- Opportunities for leadership development and progression
Interested? If you are passionate about delivering safe, high-quality care and want to lead meaningful clinical change, we would love to hear from you. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Some flexibility in working hours may be required to meet service needs. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Closing date: 5 July 2026
How to apply: To apply for this role, please submit your CV, along with a Cover Letter outlining your skills, experience, relevant qualifications and values fit for the role to hr@cranstoun.org.uk. Please ensure you clearly state the Job Reference Number on your Cover Letter.
Clinical Lead (Derby) employer: Cranstoun Group
Cranstoun prioritises wellbeing and inclusion, offering a high-impact clinical leadership role in Derby. The team is dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality care and fostering professional growth through leadership development opportunities.
