Job Description

Gordon Moody is the UK's leading charity dedicated to supporting people experiencing gambling-related harm. We deliver life-changing, evidence-based treatment and are recognised nationally for our clinical excellence and compassionate care.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced and inspirational

Clinical Director

to join our Executive Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover).

You'll provide strategic and operational leadership across all Gordon Moody's clinical services, ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality care that meets CQC standards.

You'll lead a multidisciplinary team of therapists, clinical staff, and lived experience practitioners, helping shape the future of gambling harm treatment and driving clinical excellence across our residential and online services.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and clinical leadership across all treatment services. Ensure services meet CQC standards and maintain outstanding clinical governance. Lead, supervise, and support multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective, compassionate treatment. Oversee clinical data, outcomes, and performance reporting to demonstrate impact. Build strong partnerships with commissioners, the NHS, Gambling-Harms Clinics, and other key stakeholders. Promote learning, development, and wellbeing across all clinical teams. Contribute to organisational strategy, innovation, and continuous improvement.

About You

You'll be a confident, compassionate leader with a background in psychological therapies and experience in managing complex clinical services. You'll combine strong clinical expertise with the ability to inspire teams and deliver measurable impact.

Essential:

Doctoral-level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (BPS accredited) or equivalent post-graduate qualification in a mental health profession. Professional registration (e.g. HCPC). Significant experience in specialist psychological assessments and interventions. Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in CBT or other evidence-based approaches.

Desirable:

Experience in addiction or gambling harm treatment services. Knowledge of specialised therapies in addictions and mental health legislation.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and generous benefits package. Hybrid working (3 days on-site per week). The chance to make a real difference in people's lives. Supportive, collaborative environment within a values-driven organisation.

Apply Now

If you're a forward-thinking clinical leader passionate about driving quality and impact in mental health and addiction services, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 70,620.00-92,610.00 per year

Work Location: In person