Clinical Lead

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Via Clinical Lead The closing date is 15 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary What were looking for This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing organisation. Were looking for a Clinical Lead, for our Greenwich Service. Main duties of the job As Clinical Lead you will provide visible, effective clinical leadership to the clinical team for your service. Supported by the Portfolio Medical Lead, Lead Nurse and Pharmacy Technician and in collaboration with operations colleagues you will ensure the delivery of safe, effective, evidence-based and compassionate care. We are looking for experienced Independent Prescribers, with a background in either nursing or as a pharmacist. As Clinical Lead you will be joining a vibrant body of clinicians across Via's wider national workforce, with regular meetings for peer support, case discussion and CPD. This is not just a job youll help people rebuild their lives, reconnect with their family and friends, return to work or education, and much more. About us At Via, our mission is to provide the best health and wellbeing support to as many people as possible, helping them to change their lives for the better. Last year, we supported over 11,000 people across the UK affected by alcohol and drug use. Everything we do is driven by our values: Care. Care for people is at the heart of everything we do. Be human. We are accessible, genuine and humble. Always learning. Do the right thing. Were open, honest and inclusive. We get things done. We want to recruit the very best talent. We believe in nurturing a positive workplace culture where our colleagues feel valued, recognised, empowered, and supported. Details Date posted 18 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £65,000 to £70,000 a year including London Weighting where applicable Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B0427-26-0014 Job locations Via 821 Woolwich Road London SE7 8LJ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Lead Role Purpose Provide high quality service delivery to people who use substances. Contribute to the overall performance of designated service(s) to ensure that contractual output targets and high clinical standards are achieved. Provide clinical leadership to staff, and clinical supervision of clinicians, within the designated service(s)/partnership agencies as required by service configuration. Key duties and activities of the role Work as a registered health care professional, including as a prescriber across designated service(s). Lead on the delivery of health and wellbeing interventions for designated service(s). Assist in the development of systems, pathways and documents that promote holistic delivery of services to people with complex needs (e.g. psychiatry, criminal justice, blood borne viruses). Have oversight of the clinical (including prescribing) practices of all clinicians associated with the designated service(s), ensuring that they are in line with all relevant legislation, best practice guidance, professional and CQC standards and organisational documents. Ensure appropriate clinical management of people who use the designated service(s), including those with complex needs. Demonstrate leadership and undertake managerial responsibilities, ensuring effective use of clinical resource