Clinical Services Manager - West Northamptonshire


Location
Northampton, England
Salary
Negotiable
Profession
Clinical service manager
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
07 Sep 2026
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Job requirements

Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.

Essential

9 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Experience

    An inspiring role model, we'll expect you to already be a senior nurse with clinical 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, were also looking for a Clinical Services Manager who can confidently engage and influence people.

  • Experience

    A working knowledge of safeguarding, substance use issues and legislation is key as is the ability to recognise indicators of substance use and the issues that service users might face. NMC registered with an active PIN.

  • Experience

    In addition to the above we are seeking to appoint an individual who can also bring Turning Points core values to the role:

  • Experience

    We believe that everyone has the potential to grow, learn and make choices

  • Experience

    We all communicate in an authentic and confident way that blends support and challenge

  • Experience

    We are here to embrace change even when it is complex and uncomfortable

  • Experience

    We treat each other and those we support as individuals however difficult and challenging

  • Experience

    We deliver better outcomes by encouraging ideas and new thinking

  • Experience

    We commit to building a strong and financially viable Turning Point together

Desirable

Not listed in the available specification.

Job summary

Turning Point is a leading Social Enterprise which supports people with a wide range of complex needs across Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Substance Use and Public Health. We are currently recruiting for a Clinical Services Lead to work in our Integrated Substance Use Service as a Clinical Services Manager in West Northamptonshire. Where youll have the chance to make a real difference to the lives of the people we support who are experiencing difficulties from drugs and alcohol usage.

Passionate about people, youll 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 youre ambitious and ready for a fresh challenge with a sector leader then this could be the opportunity for you.

Running health and social care services as a social enterprise, we invest every penny back into our care and our people. So, if youre ambitious and ready for a fresh challenge, progress your career with a sector leader.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Services Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role within a well-established, highly supportive multidisciplinary team that is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care. Your responsibilities will be diverse and impactful, encompassing the management of prescribing and wellbeing clinics, oversight of clinical audits, and ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding are consistently upheld.

You will lead on key aspects of clinical governance, taking ownership of performance indicators and driving continuous improvement across the service. With a strong focus on clinical excellence, you will inspire and support your team to deliver the same high standards, providing regular clinical supervision to nursing staff, conducting appraisals, and delivering high-quality training. Ensuring all practice aligns with professional standards and the clinical code of conduct will be central to your role.

This is a fantastic opportunity to influence and shape service delivery within a well-supported environment that values innovation, quality, and patient outcomes. You will be instrumental in driving forward a culture of clinical excellence and making a meaningful difference to the people we serve.

About us

Overview of your organisation

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 that includes:

  • 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 the link in the supporting link section to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

Details

  • Date posted: 07 September 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: Depending on experience £54,000 to £63,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: B0471-26-0050
  • Job locations: Spring House, 39 Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5BA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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