About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 7 Senior Clinician to provide day-to-day clinical leadership within the Alcohol Care Outreach Team, alongside the Addiction Care Team at King's College Hospital working as part of the Integrated Alcohol Care Pathway
This is a senior clinical role combining hands-on work with people who have complex alcohol-related needs, operational oversight of clinical activity, and line management of designated staff. The post-holder will also contribute to a defined programme of service development projects that span both hospital-based and community alcohol care.
The post offers an opportunity to take a leadership role within an innovative, integrated pathway that works assertively with people who experience repeated alcohol-related harm, supporting improved engagement, continuity of care and safer outcomes across acute and community settings.
Main duties of the job
Provide day-to-day senior clinical leadership within the Alcohol Care Outreach Team, ensuring safe, effective and high-quality care. Hold a small caseload of individuals with complex alcohol-related, mental health, physical health and social needs. Undertake comprehensive assessments, risk management and care planning, working collaboratively with service users and partner agencies. Provide clinical supervision, line management, appraisal and development support to designated staff. Act as a point of escalation for complex clinical and operational issues within the team. Contribute to service development and quality improvement work across the integrated ACT and ACOT pathway. Work closely with hospital-based teams, community services and third-sector partners to support smooth transitions and joined-up care. Support good governance, data quality, safeguarding practice and adherence to Trust policies and standards. Deputise for the Clinical Service Lead where appropriate and within agreed scope.
About us
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) is part of King's Health Partners - a leading Academic Health Sciences Centre made up of:
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
King's College London
This collaboration ensures that clinical services benefit directly from the latest research, innovation, and education, driving continuous improvements in patient care.
The AAOT is embedded within SLaM's Addictions Division, which delivers mental health and substance misuse services across Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bromley, Bexley, and Greenwich. The Addictions service works across Tiers 2, 3, and 4 and is known for strong community partnerships and delivery in diverse settings, including:
Patients' own homes
GP surgeries and primary care hubs
Hostels and supported accommodation
Hospitals and mental health settings
Criminal justice environments
The AAOT plays a key role in reducing barriers to engagement and supporting individuals with the most complex needs to achieve long-term recovery.
Job description Job responsibilities
The postholder will provide senior clinical leadership and operational oversight within both ACOT and ACT, supporting the delivery of safe, personcentred and recoveryfocused care for people with highneed alcoholrelated presentations. This includes holding a small caseload of complex service users, completing thorough assessments, formulating and reviewing care plans, and supporting proactive risk management and safeguarding.
The role includes responsibility for the line management and clinical supervision of designated staff, supporting their development, wellbeing and confidence in managing complexity. The postholder will promote reflective practice, a positive team culture and effective multidisciplinary working.
Alongside core clinical leadership responsibilities, the postholder will contribute to a defined programme of service development and improvement work across the integrated Alcohol Care Pathway. This may include pathway development, standard operating procedures, data quality, partnership working and audit or evaluation activity. These projects will be agreed with the Clinical Service Lead and form a meaningful but secondary element of the role.
The postholder will work closely with the Operational Team Manager and Band 7 Lead Nurse to ensure consistency, communication and strong working relationships across hospital and community interfaces. Some evening and weekend working will be required in line with service need.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with current NMC registration, or other relevant registered professional qualification Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to alcohol, addiction or mental health practice
Desirable
Non-medical prescribing qualification Postgraduate qualification or training in advanced assessment or specialist clinical practice Leadership or management qualification (e.g. MSc, PGCert, diploma)
Experience Essential
Significant experience working with people with alcohol and/or substance-related needs in acute, liaison, community or outreach settings Experience of managing complex presentations including co-occurring mental health, physical health and social needs Experience of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working xperience of providing clinical supervision and professional support to staff Experience of delivering teaching, mentoring or supporting staff development
Desirable
Experience working across both hospital and community interfaces Experience of service development, pathway development or quality improvement work Experience working in a liaison psychiatry or hospital-based addiction setting
Skills Essential
Ability to undertake and support complex clinical assessments and formulate safe, person-centred care plans Ability to assess and manage risk, escalate concerns appropriately and support safeguarding processes Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across hospital and community settings (Application) Ability to prioritise workload, manage competing demands and maintain professional credibility IT skills including use of electronic patient records and standard office software
Desirable
Ability to use data, audit or quality information to inform service improvement Advanced spreadsheet or data-handling skills
Knowledge Essential
Strong understanding of alcohol-related harm and substance use disorders, including physical and mental health consequences Knowledge of safeguarding adults, risk assessment and relevant mental health and capacity legislation Understanding of multidisciplinary roles, professional accountability and integrated care pathways Awareness of current NHS priorities relating to alcohol care and addiction services
Desirable
Knowledge of national policy, guidance and quality standards relating to Alcohol Care Teams and assertive outreach models
Personal Essential
Approachable, visible and supportive leadership style with strong professional accountability Emotional intelligence, resilience and the ability to work with high-need, complex presentations Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in practice and leadership Flexible and positive approach to service delivery and change
Desirable
Evidence of championing innovation, reflective practice or cross-team collaboration
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Address Marina House and KCH
Maudsley Hospital, Denmark Hill
London
SE5 8AZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)