Clinical Services Manager

Turning Point UK; Slough; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Total rewards package

Job summary

Turning Point UK in Slough is seeking a Clinical Services Manager to lead prescribing and wellbeing clinics, oversee audits, and strengthen safeguarding practices.

You will drive clinical governance, monitor KPIs, and provide clinical supervision to nurses, plus deliver training and perform appraisals. The role requires substantial experience in substance use and an NMP/prescribing qualification; you will shape service delivery within a not-for-profit social enterprise.

Qualifications

• The candidate must hold an NMP / prescribing qualification and substantial experience in substance use services.
• Experience delivering clinical governance, safeguarding and KPI oversight is essential.
• Ability to supervise nurses, conduct appraisals and deliver clinical training.
• Strong relationship-building with commissioners, staff and service users is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee prescribing and wellbeing clinics and maintain clinical standards.
• Lead audits and ensure safeguarding across the service.
• Drive clinical governance and monitor key performance indicators.
• Provide clinical supervision to nursing team and deliver training.
• Carry out appraisals and support professional development.
• Engage with commissioners and stakeholders to influence service delivery.

Skills

Clinical governance

Auditing

Clinical supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Education

NMP / prescribing qualification

Job description

# Clinical Services Manager### Job IntroductionDo you want to help build a brighter future for communities and individuals in Slough doing a highly rewarding job. Turning Point’s drug & alcohol services are currently recruiting for a Clinical Services Manager.Passionate about people, you’ll enjoy the opportunity and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career within a social enterprise. So, if you’re ambitious and ready for a fresh challenge with a sector leader then this could be the opportunity for you.**Main Responsibilities**As a Clinical Services Manager, your vital role will involve a wide range of clinical duties, overseeing the prescribing and wellbeing clinics, completing audits and supporting safeguarding. You will also take the lead for aspects of the clinical governance of the service and some key performance indicators. You will lead your team to deliver the same high standards that you do, by providing clinical supervision to nurses, completing appraisals, delivering training and of course, ensuring that all they do is in line with the clinical code of conduct. A portion of your role will be providing a level of clinical interventions reflecting your high level of clinical skills and expertiseAs a member of the service senior leadership team, you will have a real opportunity to help shape service delivery and contribute to delivering clinically excellent services.**The Ideal Candidate**The role requires a high level of experience within the problematic substance use field and **you must hold an NMP / prescribing qualification.**An inspiring role model, we'll expect you to already have experience in a drug and alcohol setting. Building relationships with colleagues, commissioners and service users alike will be a big part of what you do, we’re also looking for a Clinical Services Manager who can confidently engage and influence people.A working knowledge of safeguarding, substance misuse issues and legislation is key – as is the ability to recognise indicators of substance misuse and the issues that service users might face.In addition to the above we are seeking to appoint an individual who can also bring Turning Point’s core values to the role:* We believe that everyone has the potential to grow, learn and make choices* We all communicate in an authentic and confident way that blends support and challenge* We are here to embrace change even when it is complex and uncomfortable* We treat each other and those we support as individuals however difficult and challenging* We deliver better outcomes by encouraging ideas and new thinking* We commit to building a strong and financially viable Turning Point together**About Us**As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.***What Benefits Will I Receive?***We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.26 days’ paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 28 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.Turning Point BenefitsWe reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.Turning Point### Attached documents* Clinical Services Manager Role Profile.pdfApply| | || --- | --- || Salary | 53,688 - £62,684 (inclusive of £726 OFW) || Frequency | Annual || Job Reference | turningp/START/13520 || Contract Type | Permanent || Closing Date | 10 September, 2026 || Job Category | Clinical || Business Unit | Substance Use || Location | Slough, United Kingdom || Posted on | 11 August, 2026 || Contract Details | Full Time || Working Hours | 37 hours per week |