Clinical Team Lead | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Charlton Down; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Charlton Down seeks a Clinical Team Leader with experience in community and dementia care. Responsibilities include assessment management, team leadership, and collaboration with care agencies. Ideal candidates will have an MHN/OT qualification and excellent communication skills. This part-time role, covering North and West Dorset, includes a minimum of 30 hours a week with opportunities for remote work.

Qualifications

• Essential to have community and dementia experience.
• Understanding of MHA, MCA, and safeguarding legislation.
• Newly qualified candidates are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of the team through shift management.
• Conduct assessments and manage a small group of patients.
• Collaborate with CMHTs, social care, and other agencies.

Skills

Assessment skills

Risk management

Clinical decision-making

Strong communication

Education

MHN/OT qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you an RMN or OT with community and dementia experience? Intensive Community Support Dementia team are looking for a Clinical Team Leader to join. We are a specialist service in which Community Mental Health Teams can refer to when a patient’s behaviours become more challenging. We offer high quality interventions to help patients in their own environment, which could be either a care/residential home or in their own private home.

Responsibilities

• As a Clinical Team Leader you will be dynamic and highly motivated, with exceptional assessment, risk management and care formulation skills.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and clinical decision-making.
• Undertake shift management to ensure the smooth running of the team and use resources effectively.
• Cover North and West Dorset; role is community-based and a driver is essential (pool cars available).
• Work with CMHTs, social care and other agencies to benefit patients and support carers while patients are under our care and signpost for ongoing support.
• Undertake assessments, nurse reviews, manage a small group of patients and triage referrals as they come in.
• Contribute to and be responsible for implementing service changes as guided by the National Dementia Strategy and apply the Recovery Agenda to Organic services.
• Process information for ICSD as a “virtual ward” quickly and accurately.
• Complete a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course; successful completion is a condition of employment.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Essential: MHN/OT qualification with community and dementia experience; driver (North and West Dorset coverage).
• Understanding of MHA, MCA and safeguarding legislation.
• Newly qualified nurses/occupational therapists/physiotherapists are welcome; a comprehensive Preceptorship Programme is provided.
• Eligibility to undertake the role’s required training and the aforementioned course before start date.

Service Details

ICSD is a 7-day-a-week service, operating from 07:30 to 20:00 on a rota basis (07:30–15:30 / 12:00–20:00) with alternate weekends at enhanced pay. This role is part time with a minimum of 30 hours per week, with a hybrid approach welcomed. Based at Forston Clinic, Dorchester with opportunities for remote working.

Location and Contact

For further information or informal visits, please contact [e-mail]

About Dorset HealthCare

We are a forward-looking Trust providing joined-up healthcare services to almost 800,000 people, with a strong focus on equality, diversity and delivering outstanding care. Our advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025.