Medical Lead, Substance Use Clinical Services

NHS; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organisation is seeking a Medical Lead to oversee services in Gloucestershire and Cheshire West and Chester. This position requires delivering high-quality support, leading clinical interventions, and working with vulnerable groups. A GMC registration and relevant qualifications are essential. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and improving service delivery while fostering collaboration among stakeholders. This rewarding opportunity offers key involvement in expanding specialist substance use clinical treatment services.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with substance misuse services or socially excluded groups.
• Sound clinical/prescribing knowledge on problematic substance use, harm reduction, and health promotion.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality service delivery to people who use substances.
• Lead and coordinate medical leadership with internal and external teams.
• Contribute to the overall performance of designated services.

Skills

Excellent communication

Calm under pressure

Team-working skills

IT skills including Microsoft Office

Knowledge of regulatory requirements

Education

Qualified Doctor registered with the General Medical Council (GMC)

Relevant postgraduate qualifications or recognized certificates

Tools

Case management systems such as Nebula

Job description

A healthcare organisation is seeking a Medical Lead to oversee services in Gloucestershire and Cheshire West and Chester. This position requires delivering high-quality support, leading clinical interventions, and working with vulnerable groups. A GMC registration and relevant qualifications are essential. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and improving service delivery while fostering collaboration among stakeholders. This rewarding opportunity offers key involvement in expanding specialist substance use clinical treatment services.