Team Leader for Wimborne & Purbeck and Ferndown & West Moors OPCMHT
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Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Team Leader for Wimborne & Purbeck and Ferndown & West Moors OPCMHT
The closing date is 22 November 2026
Job summary
To be responsible for the provision and development of high standards of care to service users and carers.
To ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient community mental health service in line with legislative requirements and the policies and procedures of the Dorset Healthcare NHS Trust and the Adults Social Services Commissioning Unit (Dorset Local Authority).
To monitor and manage team and team members performance against agreed standards and key performance indicators.
Be responsible for the efficient and effective delivery and / or procurement of designated services including the promotion of access to mental health services.
To have responsibility for all day-to-day supervision/operational management of the multi-disciplinary team, and admin and clerical staff.
To support the Service Manager in the development of fully integrated mental health services for Older Persons aged 65 and over or those aged under 65 with a Dementia diagnosis.
To assist, as required, in the strategic planning and development of new initiatives and projects to meet changing service needs.
To take forward Clinical Governance and business planning agenda items at team and individual staff level.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Wimborne & Purbeck and Ferndown & West Moors Older Persons CMHT, ensuring adherence to human resource and health and safety policies and procedures.
To be responsible for the day-to-day management of admin and clerical staff across the Older Person's CMHT, always ensuring effective co-ordination and cross cover.
To ensure staff adhere to local and external standards of practice and abide by legislative requirements.
To manage staff workloads to ensure optimum staff performance and quality of care.
To be responsible for staff recruitment, induction, and development, ensuring attendance of staff on mandatory and other relevant training.
To promote collaborative working within the Older Person Mental Health Service, and work as part of an integrated team as well as working closely with other stakeholders.
To participate in the management of joint projects including the Mental health integrated community care project.
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.
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year p.a.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
152-M406.26
Job locations
Older Persons CMHT, Oakley House
Oakley Lane
Wimborne
BH21 1SF
United Kingdom
Job description
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 AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, 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 [email protected]
Job description
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 AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, 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 [email protected]
Person Specification
Business travel
Essential
- Subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
Education, qualification and training
Essential
- Registered Practitioner (Nursing, Allied Health Profession, Social Work
- Educated to Dip/degree level or equivalent level of highly developed specialist knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber
Experience, Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Recent experience within a community CMHT role at band 6 or demonstrate transferable experience
- Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge in clinical assessment, treatment and care for people's mental health
- Evidence of risk management skills and experience
- Able to demonstrate innovative practice
Desirable
- Practical experience of facilitating and managing change
Managerial Supervisory Experience
Essential
- Evidence of proactive involvement in supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrable ability to prioritise effectively
Personal Attributes and Qualities
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively at different levels of an organisation in both verbal and written form, for example with staff, patients, visitors or external organisations in the exchange of very highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, which will require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills
- Evidence of skills in diplomacy, negotiation and influencing
Business travel
Essential
- Subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
Education, qualification and training
Essential
- Registered Practitioner (Nursing, Allied Health Profession, Social Work
- Educated to Dip/degree level or equivalent level of highly developed specialist knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber
Experience, Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Recent experience within a community CMHT role at band 6 or demonstrate transferable experience
- Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge in clinical assessment, treatment and care for people's mental health
- Evidence of risk management skills and experience
- Able to demonstrate innovative practice
Desirable
- Practical experience of facilitating and managing change
Managerial Supervisory Experience
Essential
- Evidence of proactive involvement in supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrable ability to prioritise effectively
Personal Attributes and Qualities
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively at different levels of an organisation in both verbal and written form, for example with staff, patients, visitors or external organisations in the exchange of very highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, which will require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills
- Evidence of skills in diplomacy, negotiation and influencing
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Older Persons CMHT, Oakley House
Oakley Lane
Wimborne
BH21 1SF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Older Persons CMHT, Oakley House
Oakley Lane
Wimborne
BH21 1SF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Integrated Service manager
Carly Shorricks
01202858300
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year p.a.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
152-M406.26
Job locations
Older Persons CMHT, Oakley House
Oakley Lane
Wimborne
BH21 1SF
United Kingdom
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