Clinical Team Leader - CAMHS High Intensity Unit

NHS; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider serving the community is looking for a Clinical Team Leader for its High Intensity Unit in Bournemouth. This role involves providing high-quality care to young people experiencing acute mental health challenges. The ideal candidate will lead a team, ensuring safety and support in a collaborative environment. Previous experience in mental health settings, specifically with youth, is required. Opportunities for further training and career development are provided in this full-time position offering flexibility for part-time applicants.

Benefits

In-depth ongoing inductions

Personal training programmes

Clinical and management supervision

Qualifications

• Candidates must have RMN qualification and current NMC registration.
• Experience working with children and young people in mental health services is essential.
• Candidates should demonstrate skills in written and spoken English to carry out full duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide innovative, high-quality care to young people suffering from acute mental illness.
• Lead and supervise a team, ensuring safety and well-being of young people.
• Make judgements about appropriate models of treatment.

Skills

Experience of working with seriously mentally ill clients during acute phases of illness

Understanding of ICPA and risk assessment

Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983

Good written, verbal and interpersonal skills

Experience of using CBT/DBT/Motivational Interviewing

Basic IT keyboard skills

Education

RMN

Current NMC registration

ENB 998 or equivalent teaching/mentoring qualification

Job description

Go back Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Team Leader - CAMHS High Intensity Unit

The closing date is 05 January 2026

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 registered Mental Health/ Learning Disabilities 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.

Any questions, including a ward tour, please contact Rebecca Matoug, Ward Manager [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

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.

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 reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over‑reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.

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 [e-mail]

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• RMN
• Current NMC registration
• ENB 998 or equivalent teaching / mentoring qualification
• NVQ Assessor
• Further evidence of professional development and training

Skills/Experience/Knowledge

• Experience of working with seriously mentally ill clients during acute phases of illness
• Understanding of ICPA and risk assessment
• Understanding of medication management issues and psychotropic medication
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983
• Working knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Basic IT keyboard skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training
• Previous experience of working with children and young people in mental health services
• Experience of using CBT/DBT/Motivational Interviewing
• Community Experience

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
• A level of fitness and ability to participate and complete PMVA, Breakaway training and Manual Handling (practice and theory).
• Ability to travel using your own vehicle on Trust business

Skills/Experience/Knowledge

• Knowledge of child protection issues and reporting processes
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• IT skills, basic keyboard skills obtained through practice or practical training
• Ability to apply physical intervention
• Community Experience
• Understanding of current policy and guidance relating to children and young people

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