Clinical Service Lead

Humankind; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Clinical Service Lead to oversee clinical care in Sheffield. The ideal candidate will be an Independent Prescriber with strong leadership skills, committed to improving service quality and patient outcomes. This role offers opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and significant impact within the community.

Benefits

Regular clinical supervision

Protected CPD time

Opportunities for engagement in research

Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)

Enhanced occupational sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience in leading clinical teams and providing clinical guidance.
• Commitment to professional development, especially in substance misuse.
• Understanding of healthcare regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical team and ensure service users achieve recovery goals.
• Align services with best practices and regulatory standards.
• Drive innovation and enhance clinical care.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Decision Making

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Innovation

Education

Independent Prescriber qualifications

Job description

Vacancy Name
Clinical Service Lead

Vacancy No
VN5256

Employment Type
Permanent

Hours Per Week
37.00

Work Pattern
Monday to Friday

Location
Portland House, Sheffield, S3 8UG

Location Region
South Yorkshire

Location City
Sheffield

Location Postal Code
S3 8UG

Interview Date
21 Jul 2025

Job Details

Clinical Service Lead
Full time, Permanent - 37 hours per week
Portland House, Sheffield, S3 8UG

We are excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for an Independent Prescriber to join us as the Clinical Services Lead. In this pivotal role, you will lead and oversee the provision of clinical care within our service in Sheffield. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that our care, treatment, and support meet the highest standards, enabling our people who use our services to achieve their recovery goals.
As the Clinical Services Lead, you will have the privilege of leading our clinical team and actively contributing to the development and implementation of outstanding clinical practices. This role provides a unique chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of the individuals we support, collaborating with them to design personalised, flexible, and achievable support plans. Moreover, you will play an integral role in shaping our service to guarantee that the people of Sheffield receive the best possible assistance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the clinical team, providing guidance and supervision to senior clinicians.
• Offer sound clinical advice to colleagues and actively participate in clinical decision-making within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) environment.
• Ensure that our clinical services align with best practices and regulatory standards.
• Support service users in achieving their recovery goals through holistic and person-cantered approaches.
• Drive innovation and excellence in clinical care, continuously seeking ways to enhance our service.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Department and participate in peer support groups and professional development activities.
• Contribute to research and innovation initiatives, helping advance the field of substance misuse support.
• Uphold a culture of clinical excellence and ethical practice.

About you...

• A qualified Independent Prescriber with relevant clinical qualifications.
• Proven experience in leading clinical teams and providing clinical guidance.
• Ability to make informed clinical decisions within an MDT framework.
• Commitment to continuous professional development, with a focus on substance misuse and health inequalities.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with a passion for innovation and improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in healthcare.

Why join us as a Clinical Service Lead?

• Regular clinical supervision and peer support groups.
• Protected Continued Professional Development (CPD) time.
• Support for revalidation through peer support and a nationally recognized appraisal toolkit.
• Opportunities for engagement in research and innovation.
• Pension scheme and comprehensive Medical Indemnity Policy coverage.
• Generous annual leave.
• Registration fees covered by Waythrough

To view the full job description and person specification, please click here.
The salary advertised below demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band.

What can Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) offer you?
A rewarding role that allows you to make a tangible impact in your community.
Opportunity for professional growth and development in the field of substance misuse and criminal justice.
????Collaborative and supportive work environment.
Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years' service)
Annual leave purchase scheme
Enhanced occupational sick pay
% Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
Death in service benefit
Free Will writing
Eyecare vouchers
Blue light card discount
Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
Work-life balance- flexible working and family-friendly policies
Happy, Healthy You! - our wellbeing offers for our workforce
Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks

Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) is an equal-opportunity employer.
If you feel that you would fit with our values & ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but maybe don't feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferrable skills. For the right people, we can provide development to help you to realise your potential. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail]

Salary Period
Per Annum

Vacancy Salary Range
£40440 - 58190

DBS Requirement
Enhanced Adult/Child Barred

Does role require Police/Prison vetting?
Not Applicable

Driving licence required for role?
No

Applications Close Date
18 Jul 2025