Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated leader, registered as an experienced mental health professional, with a passion for ensuring delivery of high quality care to those in mental health crisis. The Retreats are a key part of our Access Mental Health Services, providing open access mental health crisis support in a safe and welcoming environment between 16:00-midnight, 7 days a week.
Access Mental Health Dorset (dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk).
The Retreats operate with a co-production and a partnership approach, ensuring that the needs and views of people with lived experience are represented and valued in every part of development and delivery. The service is staffed by both mental health professionals and peer specialists.
Responsibilities
* Provide visible, supportive, and consistent leadership to the Retreat team, including mental health practitioners, support workers and peer specialists.
* Lead with enthusiasm and act as a positive role model to promote a culture of compassion, inclusion, and professional development.
* Ensure effective day-to-day management, including staffing, supervision, performance management, and development.
* Ensure delivery of high-quality, person-centred services aligned with the values of integrated care.
* Build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including local authorities, primary care, VCSE providers, and community services.
* Actively contribute to the co-design, co-production and planning of services in alignment with Trust, Forum, and national objectives.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Registered as an experienced mental health professional.
* Demonstrates leadership qualities aligned with professional and Trust values.
Job Details
This is a part-time post of 22.5 hours and involves working across core and out of hours (during service opening). All reasonable flexible working requests will be considered in line with needs of the service.
Additional Information
* 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.
* Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are ineligible to apply for this position.
* At Dorset HealthCare we offer support for people getting into work, including an employability service for application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net.
* This advert closes on Thursday 19 Mar 2026.
For main duties and responsibilities, please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application, ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
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