Clinical Lead

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing challenges with drug and alcohol use? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our innovative Bath & North East Somerset Drug and Alcohol service. This vibrant partnership is dedicated to delivering top-notch substance use treatment and recovery services across the region.

With a wealth of experience in substance use services, our team brings specialized knowledge of diverse local communities, ensuring that we provide tailored support that truly resonates. As the Clinical Lead Doctor, you’ll play a pivotal role in transforming lives and fostering recovery.

At Turning Point, you’ll collaborate with addiction specialists nationwide, gaining invaluable insights and support along the way.

As the Clinical Lead, you will:

• Oversee all aspects of clinical governance and quality assurance, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and care.
• Drive service development initiatives that enhance our offerings.
• Advise on the creation and implementation of impactful policies.
• Champion research and innovation to develop new clinical guidelines and service protocols.
• Collaborate with Turning Point colleagues nationwide to optimize patient care.
• Provide clinical supervision and training to fellow clinical staff.
• Embrace the opportunity to teach students from various disciplines within the MDT.

In addition, you will:

• Offer expert advice on complex cases, including drug interactions and comorbid health issues.
• Accept referrals for patients with severe or complex needs.
• Provide oversight for psychosocial support based on comprehensive research evidence.
• Introduce innovative interventions to enhance patient outcomes.
• Engage in complex prescribing, including injectable opioid substitution treatments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders from HM Coroners courts, probation services, and more.

We are seeking an experienced Addiction Psychiatrist, GP Specialist, or a suitably qualified Specialty Doctor to step into the role of Clinical Lead. Your clinical expertise and leadership skills will be crucial in driving service delivery and development.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be accredited as a ‘specialist’ in substance use treatment, with one of the following qualifications:
• Listed on the GMC’s Specialist Register as a psychiatrist with an endorsement in addiction.
• Have equivalent training and experience certified by the GMC through a Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR).
• Be listed on the GMC’s GP Register with appropriate training and experience.
• Meet the criteria of a specialty doctor in Addictions with relevant experience.

At Turning Point, we are committed to your ongoing professional development. You will benefit from structured supervision, a robust monthly CPD program, and full support with appraisals and revalidations. Join us and enjoy a warm welcome, peer support, and extensive training in a dynamic and aspirational organization.

We value flexibility and can accommodate full-time, part-time, or job share arrangements for the right candidate.

As a leading health and social care provider with over 300 locations across England, we take pride in our not-for-profit model, reinvesting every penny back into our services and people. We believe in the power of change and continuously strive to improve the lives of those we support.

What’s in it for You?

We understand that rewards come in many forms. Our total reward package includes:

• 26 days of paid holiday per year, plus Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 28 days.
• The option to purchase additional holidays and spread the cost.
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to support your career and personal growth.

We may close this advert early if we find the right candidate before the advertised closing date, so don’t wait to apply!

Join Turning Point and be part of a team that believes in making a difference!