Overview
Are you looking to develop your skills and career? We are seeking clinically skilled, enthusiastic, and motivated Clinical Team Leaders to join our Children and Young Peoples Inpatient Services at our purpose built CAMHS High Intensity Environment due to open early 2026. The ward will be an 8 bed CAMHS providing innovative, high quality care to young people aged 13-18 who are suffering from acute mental illness. The purpose of the ward is to offer comprehensive assessments and treatment so service users can have shorter stays in hospital.
As a Clinical Team Leader 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. There will be activities where you will be required to assist in the organisation and be responsible for the safety and well-being of young people. You will be required to establish and develop effective liaison and communication with all disciplines, agencies, parents, carers and service users.
We provide in depth initial and on-going inductions, mandatory/personal training programmes, plus clinical and management supervision.
We are a 24-hour service and have a variety of shifts including full and part time hours to support your needs which can be discussed at interview:
* Long Days - 7:00-20:00
* Nights – 19:30 – 7:30
We welcome informal discussions contact Rebecca, Ward Manager at Rebecca.matoug@nhs.net.
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 and complete all aspects of this course; if not achieved you will not be able to commence working in the post.
* Establish and maintain effective liaison and communication with all disciplines, agencies, parents, carers and service users.
Requirements/Qualifications
* Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required; the Trust will cover the cost. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service may present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
* Employment in this post requires an Enhanced DBS check.
* Attend and complete mandatory training including Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression.
Additional Information
* We offer in-depth inductions, mandatory/personal training programmes, plus clinical and management supervision.
* Employment is in a 24-hour service; shifts include long days and nights as listed above.
About 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. You’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
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 contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
This advert closes on Monday 15 Sep 2025
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