Clinical Lead

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. Job description Job responsibilities 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.