Team Leader, Older Persons CMHT – Wimborne & Ferndown

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Willesden; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Team Leader for the Wimborne & Purbeck and Ferndown & West Moors OPCMHT to drive high-quality community mental health services. You will oversee the day-to-day management of the Older Persons CMHT, ensuring safe, effective care and performance against standards.

The role includes supervising multi-disciplinary staff, coordinating admin teams, implementing governance, and supporting strategic development of integrated services for

Qualifications

• Registered practitioner with relevant allied health or social work background.
• Education at degree or diploma level, with post-qualification experience.
• Non-medical prescriber status where applicable.
• CMHT experience at band 6 or transferable leadership experience.
• Knowledge of clinical assessment, risk management, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for day-to-day management of Wimborne & Purbeck and Ferndown & West Moors Older Persons CMHT.
• Supervise admin and clerical staff and ensure cross-coverage.
• Ensure adherence to HR, health and safety policies and procedures.

Skills

CMHT experience

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Risk management

Education

Registered Practitioner (Nursing, AHP, Social Work)

Dip/degree level education

Non-medical prescriber

Job description

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Team Leader for the Wimborne & Purbeck and Ferndown & West Moors OPCMHT to drive high-quality community mental health services. You will oversee the day-to-day management of the Older Persons CMHT, ensuring safe, effective care and performance against standards.

The role includes supervising multi-disciplinary staff, coordinating admin teams, implementing governance, and supporting strategic development of integrated services for