CMHT Clinical Lead

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bournemouth is seeking a Clinical Lead to enhance patient care. Candidates should have strong clinical skills, leadership experience, and an understanding of the CQC framework. Responsibilities include managing referrals and providing clinical supervision for a complex caseload. A DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Community Mental Health Teams.
• Experience of recruitment and understanding of workforce challenges.
• In-depth knowledge of accessing data across systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing referrals and overseeing clinical coordination.
• Providing clinical supervision and performance monitoring.
• Supporting recruitment and staff development.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Expert clinical care

Leadership abilities

Project and performance management

Education

Clinical degree and professional registration

Post-graduate diploma or equivalent experience

Tools

RiO PMS

Job description

Overview

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Lead to support the delivery of exceptional patient care at Bournemouth East Adult CMHT. We are seeking an experienced clinician with a strong background in Community Mental Health Teams and some leadership experience to join us as a Clinical Lead. In this role, you will be responsible for managing referrals, overseeing duty management and clinical coordination, as well as providing clinical supervision and performance monitoring for staff. You will hold a caseload of complex patients, delivering expert clinical care while supporting recruitment and staff development within the team. A thorough understanding of the CQC framework is essential, as is the ability to ensure compliance with all organisational standards. The closing date is 01 October 2025.

Main duties

We are seeking an experienced clinician with a strong background in Community Mental Health Teams and some leadership experience to join us as a Clinical Lead. In this role, you will be responsible for managing referrals, overseeing duty management and clinical coordination, as well as providing clinical supervision and performance monitoring for staff. You will hold a caseload of complex patients, delivering expert clinical care while supporting recruitment and staff development within the team. A thorough understanding of the CQC framework is essential, as is the ability to ensure compliance with all organisational standards.

Strong communication skills are vital, as the role requires working across various areas within the CMHT and frequently liaising with other services. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent clinical skills, proven leadership abilities, and the capacity to maintain effective collaborative relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to take a leading role in a dynamic and supportive environment, driving high-quality, patient-centred care within the community.

Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) 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.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Clinical degree and professional registration.
• Post-graduate diploma or equivalent experience in a relevant area.
• Significant experience of project and performance management within the NHS

Management

• Experience of recruitment.
• Understanding of workforce challenges and development of new roles.

Systems / IT

• In depth knowledge of the RiO PMS
• Knowledge and experience of access data across the systems.

Finance

• Experience working in cmhts as a clinician.
• Awareness of local transformation work.

Disclosure

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.