Clinical Team Leader | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in England is seeking a Clinical Team Leader for its Children and Young Peoples Inpatient Services in Bournemouth. This role involves leading a team in a 10-bed CAMHS Inpatient Unit focused on high-quality care for young people aged 13-18. You will supervise staff, make treatment decisions for complex cases, and ensure effective communication with families and agencies. A DBS check and specific training are required. Applications should reflect relevant experience and skills.

Qualifications

• You must complete a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course.
• An Enhanced DBS check is required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day supervision and management of the team.
• Make judgements about treatment models for complex cases.
• Participate in ward rounds and clinical reviews.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Team leadership

Communication skills

Crisis management

Job description

Clinical Team Leader – Children and Young Peoples Inpatient Services (Pebble Lodge CAMHS GAU)

Are you looking to develop your skills and career? We are seeking a clinically skilled, enthusiastic, and motivated Clinical Team Leader to join our Children and Young Peoples Inpatient Services at Pebble Lodge our CAMHS GAU.

The ward is a 10‑bedbed CAMHS Inpatient Unit 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.

Shift Pattern

• Long Days – 7:00‑20:00
• Nights – 19:30‑7:30

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 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; the Trust will cover the cost of this check. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

We welcome informal discussions if you would like to discuss the post.

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.

This advert closes on Tuesday 13 Jan 2026.