Clinical Lead

Via Westminster Drug Project; Harrow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and wellbeing organization in Harrow is looking for an experienced Clinical Lead to provide clinical leadership to their team. This full-time position requires skills in effective communication and compassion, ideally from an Independent Prescriber background in nursing or pharmacy. You'll be part of a supportive national clinician network, helping individuals rebuild their lives and connect with their communities. The role offers a salary of £65,000-£70,000 per annum, alongside opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Independent Prescriber is essential.
• Background in nursing or pharmacy required.
• Must demonstrate good communication skills and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective clinical leadership to the clinical team.
• Deliver safe, effective, evidence-based, and compassionate care.
• Facilitate peer support and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Compassion

Good communication skills

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Education

Independent Prescriber qualification

Background in nursing or pharmacy

Job description

Job Summary

At Via, our mission is to provide the best health and wellbeing support to as many people as possible, helping them to change their lives for the better. Last year, we supported over 11,000 people across the UK affected by alcohol and drug use.

Everything we do is driven by our values :

• Care. Care for people is at the heart of everything we do.
• Be human. We are accessible, genuine and humble. Always learning.
• Do the right thing. We’re open, honest and inclusive. We get things done.

We want to recruit the very best talent. We believe in nurturing a positive workplace culture where our colleagues feel valued, recognised, empowered, and supported.

What we’re looking for

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing organisation.

We’re looking for a Clinical Lead, one for our Harrow Service.

As Clinical Lead you will provide visible, effective clinical leadership to the clinical team for your service. Supported by the Portfolio Medical Lead, Lead Nurse and Pharmacy Technician and in collaboration with operations colleagues you will ensure the delivery of safe, effective, evidence-based and compassionate care. We are looking for experienced Independent Prescribers, with a background in either nursing or as a pharmacist.

As Clinical Lead you will be joining a vibrant body of clinicians across Via's wider national workforce, with regular meetings for peer support, case discussion and CPD.

This is not just a job – you’ll help people rebuild their lives, reconnect with their family and friends, return to work or education, and much more.

We’re looking for individuals with compassion, good communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

If you’re someone who is a good listener, stays curious, and wants to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Deadline : 04-01-2025 at midnight

Salary : £65-70,000 per annum in London weighting

Vacancy type : Permanent

Working hours : Full-time role (37.5 hours)

Our Medical Lead, is happy to talk through the roles, what a typical day might look like, development opportunities, and Via’s national clinician network. You can reach Vivienne Gosnell on

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