Job overview

Are you an RMN or OT with community and dementia experience? Intensive Community Support Dementia team are looking for a Clinical Team Leader to join!

We are a specialist service in which Community Mental Health Teams can refer to when a patients  behaviours become more challenging. We offer high quality interventions to help patients in their  own environment, this could be either a care/residential home or in their own private home.

As a Clinical Team Leader you will be dynamic and highly motivated, with exceptional assessment, risk management and care formulation skills. Communication skills and clinical decision-making is essential in this role. You will undertake shift management ensuring the smooth running of the team, using resources effectively. As this role covers North and West Dorset and is based in the community  a driver is essential for this role, pool cars are available.

ICSD is a 7 day a week service, operating from 07:30-20:00. We work on a rota basis 07:30 -15:30 / 12:00 – 20:00 covering alternate weekends at enhanced pay. This role is  Part Time with a  minimum of 30 hours per week, a hybrid approach would be welcomed, and you would be based at  Forston Clinic, Dorchester with opportunities for remote working. 

For further information or informal visits, please contact [email protected]

Main duties of the job

You will work with CMHT’s, social care and other agencies to benefit patients and support carers while patients are under our care and signpost for ongoing support. An understanding of MHA, MCA and safeguarding legislation is essential

Undertake assessments, nurse reviews, manage a small group of patients and triage referrals as they  come in.

Contribute to and be responsible for implementing any service changes as guided by the National  Dementia Strategy and embrace the Recovery Agenda as it is developed and applied to Organic  services.

ICSD is a ‘virtual ward’ and senior nursing staff must be able to process information in a variety of  ways accurately and quickly.

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

Working for our organisation

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.