Clinical Services Manager - City & Hackney

Overview

At Turning Point, we support people with substance misuse issues across the country. As a community-based Clinical Services Manager in our City and Hackney service, you\''ll make a real difference to the lives of those experiencing difficulties from drugs and alcohol use. You will have the opportunity and support to enhance your own life and career as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career within a social enterprise.If you\''re ambitious and ready for a fresh challenge with a sector leader, this could be the opportunity for you.Responsibilities

Provide a wide range of clinical duties, oversee prescribing and wellbeing clinics, complete audits and support safeguarding.Take the lead for aspects of clinical governance of the service and oversee some key performance indicators (KPIs).Lead your team to deliver high standards by providing clinical supervision to nurses, completing appraisals, delivering training and ensuring all practice aligns with the clinical code of conduct.Deliver a level of clinical interventions reflecting a high level of clinical skills and expertise.Act as an inspiring role model; engage and influence colleagues, commissioners and service users alike.Apply working knowledge of safeguarding, substance misuse issues and related legislation; recognise indicators of substance misuse and issues faced by service users.Where not already qualified, pursue appropriate qualifications with support (e.g., Nurse Prescribing or equivalent) as part of ongoing development.Qualifications and experience

Experience in a drug and alcohol setting is required.Strong ability to build relationships with colleagues, commissioners and service users.Confident in engaging and influencing people; good safeguarding knowledge and understanding of substance misuse issues and legislation.High level of clinical experience in the problematic substance use field; willingness to pursue required qualifications with support where needed.Organisation and values

Turning Point is a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England. We operate on a not-for-profit basis, reinvesting every penny back into our services and people. We are committed to change for the better and continually strive to improve lives.Core values

Everyone has the potential to grow, learn and make choices.Authentic and confident communication that blends support and challenge.Embrace change, even when complex or uncomfortable.Treat everyone with respect and individuality, even when challenging.Encourage ideas and new thinking to deliver better outcomes.Commit to building a strong and financially viable Turning Point, with a total rewards package to support you, including:26 days of paid holiday per year plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service to 28 days plus Bank Holidays; option to buy additional holidays.Join our team to explore the comprehensive benefits we offer. Turning Point Benefits.We reserve the right to close this advert early if we appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing ..... full job details .....