Detailed job description
and main 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.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old 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
This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
Person specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential criteria
1. Registered Nurse
2. Managerial skills and evidence of completed training.
Job specific experience
Essential criteria
3. Experience at Clinical Leader band 6, experience of working towards Band 7 role.
4. Experience of Working within Older People’s Mental Health Services.
5. Experience of providing leadership.
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
6. Devising, implementing and evaluating care plans
7. Able to manage and lead a team in clinical practice
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential criteria
8. Ability to work and communicate across multi-agencies.
9. Experience of taking responsibility for delivery of care.