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CMHT Clinical Lead
The closing date is 15 October 2025
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Lead to support the delivery of exceptional patient care at Bournemouth East Adult CMHT.
We are seeking an experienced clinician with a strong background in Community Mental Health Teams and some leadership experience to join us as a Clinical Lead. In this role, you will be responsible for managing referrals, overseeing duty management and clinical coordination, as well as providing clinical supervision and performance monitoring for staff. You will hold a caseload of complex patients, delivering expert clinical care while supporting recruitment and staff development within the team. A thorough understanding of the CQC framework is essential, as is the ability to ensure compliance with all organisational standards.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and clinical skills, proven leadership abilities, and the capacity to maintain effective collaborative relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
This position offers a rewarding opportunity to take a leading role in a dynamic and supportive environment, driving high-quality, patient-centred care within the community.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an experienced clinician with a strong background in Community Mental Health Teams and some leadership experience to join us as a Clinical Lead. In this role, you will be responsible for managing referrals, overseeing duty management and clinical coordination, as well as providing clinical supervision and performance monitoring for staff. You will hold a caseload of complex patients, delivering expert clinical care while supporting recruitment and staff development within the team. A thorough understanding of the CQC framework is essential, as is the ability to ensure compliance with all organisational standards.
Strong communication skills are vital, as the role requires working across various areas within the CMHT and frequently liaising with other services. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent clinical skills, proven leadership abilities, and the capacity to maintain effective collaborative relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
This position offers a rewarding opportunity to take a leading role in a dynamic and supportive environment, driving high-quality, patient-centred care within the community.
Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
Knowledge
* Clinical degree and professional registration.
* Post-graduate diploma or equivalent experience in a relevant area.
* Significant experience of project and performance management within the NHS
Management
* Experience of recruitment.
* Understanding of workforce challenges and development of new roles.
Systems / IT
* In depth knowledge of the RiO PMS
* Knowledge and experience of access data across the systems.
Finance
* Experience working in cmhts as a clinician.
* Awareness of local transformation work.
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.
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
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