Clinical Director

Gordon Moody; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in the UK is seeking a compassionate Clinical Director to lead nationwide clinical services for gambling-related harm. This role involves strategic direction and hands-on leadership within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high standards of care and driving innovative treatment approaches. Ideal candidates will have a doctoral-level qualification in psychology and experience managing complex clinical services. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on community health.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working model (3 days per week on-site)

Supportive, values-driven team

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in specialist psychological assessment, treatment, and supervision.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across all clinical services.
• Oversee clinical governance and quality assurance.
• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Psychological therapies

Leadership in clinical teams

Evidence-based practice

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Strategic insight

Education

Doctoral-level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

Professional registration (e.g. HCPC)

Job description

At Gordon Moody , we help people reclaim their lives from gambling-related harm. For over 50 years, we’ve been the UK’s leading charity dedicated to providing safe, effective, and compassionate support for those affected by gambling-related harm.

Through a combination of residential treatment , retreat programmes , and online support , we empower people to rebuild their lives, reconnect with their families, and rediscover hope. Our work changes lives every day — and now, we’re looking for an inspiring Clinical Directorto join us.

The Role

We’re seeking an exceptional Clinical Director to join our Executive Team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract (maternity cover).

This is a unique opportunity to lead our nationwide clinical services, ensuring the highest standards of care in line with CQC requirements, and driving excellence across our treatment programmes.

As Clinical Director, you’ll provide both strategic direction and hands‑on clinical leadership — guiding multidisciplinary teams that include therapists, psychologists, and lived experience practitioners. You’ll ensure that our services remain innovative, compassionate, and effective for everyone who needs them.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across all clinical services, ensuring safe, effective, and person‑centred care.
• Oversee clinical governance and quality assurance, maintaining CQC compliance and continuous improvement.
• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence‑based treatment and recovery models.
• Champion staff development, wellbeing, and reflective practice across all clinical teams.
• Foster strong partnerships with commissioners, NHS Gambling Harms Clinics, GPs, and academic partners.
• Use data and outcomes to demonstrate clinical impact and inform future strategy.
• Contribute to organisational growth, innovation, and sector leadership.

About You

You’ll be a credible and compassionate leader with a background in psychological therapies and experience managing complex clinical services. You’ll bring strategic insight, operational excellence, and a deep understanding of evidence‑based practice.

Essential

• Doctoral‑level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (BPS accredited) or equivalent post‑graduate qualification in a mental health profession.
• Professional registration (e.g. HCPC).
• Substantial experience in specialist psychological assessment, treatment, and supervision.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Skilled in CBT and related therapeutic approaches.

Desirable

• Experience in addiction or gambling‑related harm services.
• Knowledge of specialised psychological therapies in addictions.
• Understanding of mental health legislation and clinical governance frameworks.

Why Work With Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working model (3 days per week on‑site).
• Work within a supportive, values‑driven team making a tangible difference.
• Be part of an organisation that’s shaping the future of gambling harm treatment in the UK.