Clinical Team Leader

NHS; Poole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health services provider in Poole is seeking a full-time Clinical Team Leader. The role involves managing a team in a dementia care ward, ensuring high-quality patient treatment, and providing leadership and support to nursing staff. The ideal candidate will possess a Registered Nurse qualification in Mental Health and have experience in a supervisory role. The position entails working in a multi-disciplinary team and requires flexibility to include shifts and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Diverse team culture

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Mental Health) with proven leadership skills.
• Experience at Staff Nurse Band 5 level for a substantial period.
• Ability to lead multi-professional teams and adapt supervisee practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ward Manager in managing the ward and patient care.
• Oversee staff and ensure highest standards of care are met.
• Ensure compliance with training requirements like PMVA.

Skills

Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

Leadership

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Risk assessment

Clinical supervision

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

Clinical Team Leader

The closing date is 07 January 2026

Herm Ward, based at Alderney Hospital in Poole, has an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Clinical Team Leader to join the team on a full time permanent basis.

Herm Ward is a female older people ward, with a total of 23 beds providing a high quality of care and treatment for patients who have been diagnosed with dementia. The purpose of the ward is to offer comprehensive assessments, treatment and to develop clear plans of care.

The ward team are highly motivated and have a track record of implementing care, with an emphasis on therapeutic and diverse interventions. We work closely as a multi-disciplinary team and value learning, having regular teaching and supervision with a shared vision and action plan for the service.

Clinical Team Leaders undertake a dual clinical and leadership role; acting as a deputy for the Ward Manager. They play a key role in the day-to-day management of the ward; are a main point of contact for advice/decisions and will support, supervise and manage staff at every level. They also assist in the delivery of local and nationally required outcomes and will often be given a lead role to manage in their own right.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join our team who is able to work effectively and dynamically in a busy and demanding setting. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate passion to develop their skills within areas such as clinical leadership, interpersonal effectiveness, supervision, risk assessment and risk management, quality improvement and clinical practice.

To assist the Ward Manager in providing high standard care and treatment of patients. To carry out day to day managerial/supervisory responsibilities, in conjunction with the Ward Manager.

This post requires that you work a shift rotation including nights. Your continuous professional development will be planned and tailored to your needs together with support to achieve the personal goals set via annual appraisal and you will receive regular clinical and management supervision.

You will be required to undertake a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course and it is a condition of your employment that you successfully complete all aspects of this course; if this is not achieved 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.

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 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 of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [e-mail]

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Training

• Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

Job Specific Experience

• Experience at Staff Nurse Band 5 level for a substantial period
• Experience of receiving clinical supervision
• Multi-disciplinary networking
• Ability to lead and work in multi- professional teams.
• Awareness multi-cultural issues within acute psychiatry

Managerial Experience

• Experience in receiving feedback and adapting practice based upon this
• Ability to supervise others' work

Additional Requirements

• Ability to meet contractual requirements and participate in 24hrs care
• A level of fitness and ability to participate and complete PMVA, Breakaway training and Manual Handling (practice and theory).

Infromation Technology

• Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training

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