At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead trauma-informed clinical care and ensure high-quality governance across Derby drug and alcohol service.
- Company: Cranstoun is a social justice charity with a global ambition to rebuild lives.
- Benefits: Enjoy leadership development opportunities and be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation.
- Other info: The position requires an enhanced DBS check and some flexibility in working hours.
- 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 are required.
The predicted salary is between 46000 - 52000 £ 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 Cranston, 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 well-being, 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.
Clinical Lead employer: Cranstoun
Cranstoun prioritises well-being, safety, and inclusion while offering a high-impact clinical leadership role. Located in Derby, the organisation is committed to empowering individuals through compassionate care and innovative practices.
