Clinical Manager

Clinical Manager

The closing date is 27 January 2026

Are you an experienced clinician, with strong leadership skills and an ambition to lead a multidisciplinary team in delivering high‑quality, compassionate care? We are looking for a Clinical Manager for our brand‑new purpose‑built 8 beds inpatient CAMHS High Intensity Environment/PICU unit at Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth. We welcome nurses from all backgrounds, who are looking to build upon their experiences in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities.

As a Clinical Manager you will bring strong clinical leadership and management skills, along with a good understanding of complex mental health, including attachment and trauma issues for children and young people. You will act as a champion for clinical standards and for continuous improvement in the service user experience. You will be able to demonstrate a supportive and empathetic approach to service users and carers.

You will help to support provide a high quality of care and treatment for patients who have physical, social, psychological and emotional health needs.

We provide in‑depth on‑going inductions, invest in personal training programmes and clinical and management supervision. The Clinical Manager role is a full‑time post of 37.5 hours per week for a 24‑hour service. We would be flexible and welcome part‑time applicants of 12 hours. This can be discussed at interview stage.

Any questions, including a ward tour, please contact Rebecca Matoug, Ward Manager

You will have access to some of the leading research programmes in mental health and, whatever your role, there are opportunities to develop skills and clinical practice by being part of ground‑breaking work.

You will work within the senior management team to ensure safe, effective care and treatment, and be supported in their development with learning opportunities. Day‑to‑day leadership of a clinical team and practitioners and other staff in the multi‑disciplinary team.

The role will allow you to contribute to the planning and design of services in line with Trust, locality and government objectives to meet the needs of local people.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

At Dorset Health Care 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.

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…