Clinical Team Leader - CAMHS High Intensity Unit
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Our inpatient CAMHS is expanding to include a brand‑new purpose built 8 bed High Intensity Environment/PICU opening in 2026 at Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth. If you are a Clinical Team Leader looking to gain experience within a CAMHS setting or a registered Mental Health Nurse looking to develop your career, we would love to hear from you!
As the Clinical Team Leader you will provide innovative, high-quality care to young people aged 13‑18 who are suffering from acute mental illness. The ward will offer comprehensive assessments and treatment so Service Users can have shorter stays in hospital. You will help lead the team providing high‑quality care to young people working in a supportive team to provide individual care to those within the unit in accordance with the integrated care programme approach. You will be required to assist in organising activities and be responsible for the safety and well‑being of young people. You must establish and develop effective liaison and communication with all disciplines, agencies, parents, carers and service users.
We provide in‑depth on‑going inductions, invest in personal training programmes and clinical and management supervision. The Clinical Team Leader role is a full‑time post of 37.5 hours per week for a 24‑hour service. We would be flexible and welcome part‑time applicants of 22.5 hours. This can be discussed at interview stage.
Any questions, including a ward tour, please contact Rebecca Matoug, Ward Manager Rebecca.matoug@nhs.net.
Key Responsibilities
* Make judgements about appropriate models of treatment, often involving highly complex issues and situations and thus requiring analysis, comparison and interpretation of a range of options.
* Attend and participate in ward rounds, clinical case meetings and CPA reviews to ensure the needs of children, young people and their families/carers are addressed to support their recovery.
* Be involved in teaching staff of all levels and to actively promote the development of the service.
* Day‑to‑day supervision and management of band 5 Tier 4 CAMHS nurses, staff nurses and mental health support workers.
* Undertake a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course; it is a condition of employment that you successfully complete all aspects of this course; otherwise you will not be able to commence working in the post.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
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 that we do.
Contact
For further details or informal visits contact:
Name: Rebecca Matoug
Job title: Ward Manager
Email address: Rebecca.matoug@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01202 545400
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Part‑time
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Industries
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