About us:
At Gordon Moody, we believe in second chances and building lives free from gambling harm. As the UK’s leading charity for gambling- related harm support, we offer specialist residential treatment and holistic care to those most affected.
For more than 50 years, we have been a trusted leader in gambling addiction recovery, combining specialist expertise with a deep commitment to transforming lives. Our evidence-based approach delivers measurable outcomes and industry-leading success rates, helping individuals achieve meaningful and lasting recovery.
At the heart of everything we do is a people-first philosophy, providing compassionate, personalised support tailored to each person's unique journey. We also recognise that recovery is deeply personal, which is why we offer a discreet, professional and respectful environment where individuals can rebuild their lives with confidence, dignity and trust.
Role:
We’re looking for a Clinical Lead to provide strategic and operational leadership across our residential treatment services. This is a high-impact role where you’ll shape clinical practice, lead multidisciplinary teams, and drive innovation in a service that transforms lives.
Working closely with the Head of Therapy, you’ll ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based care aligned with national gambling harms frameworks and the NHS Long Term Plan.
You’ll play a key role in building a high-performing clinical function, embedding a culture of excellence, and continuously improving outcomes for those we support.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead and develop a team of CBT Therapists, providing clinical supervision, performance management, and ongoing professional development
- Deliver expert clinical input on complex cases, including formulation and evidence-based interventions (CBT and integrative approaches)
- Drive clinical governance activity, including audits, peer review, and quality improvement initiatives
- Monitor service performance and outcomes, using data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement
- Support workforce planning, recruitment, and retention strategies to build a sustainable and high-quality clinical team
- Deputise for the Head of Therapy and contribute to wider service transformation projects
- Represent the organisation externally across clinical networks and partnerships
- Champion trauma-informed, recovery-focused practice and contribute to training and organisational learning
What we’re looking for
- A qualified and accredited clinician (HCPC or BABCP) with a postgraduate qualification in CBT
- Previous experience in a recognised mental health discipline (e.g. Mental Health Nursing, Clinical or Counselling Psychology) related to addiction.
- Post-qualification experience within addiction and/or mental health services
- Proven experience leading, supervising, and developing a team of qualified CBT Therapists within multidisciplinary teams
- Advanced skills in CBT formulation and intervention, with knowledge of behavioural addiction
- Excellent safeguarding, risk assessment, and clinical decision-making capability
- A confident and credible leader, able to influence, motivate, and drive high standards of practice
- Experience contributing to clinical governance, audit, and quality assurance processes
- The ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on clinical leadership
Desirable:
- Additional therapeutic training (e.g. EMDR, CAT, DBT, ACT)
- Gambling related harm
This is an opportunity to step into a senior leadership role where you can shape services, develop clinicians, and make a lasting difference in the field of addiction recovery.
We help people to reclaim and rebuild their lives free from gambling-related harm in safe, supported environments by providing the most effective therapies, interventions, and counselling possible.
If you're looking for a rewarding career where your work can make a genuine and lasting difference to the lives of others, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £57,000.00-£66,000.00 per year
Licence/Certification:
- BABCP or HCPC accreditation (required)
Work Location: In person
