Job summaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic clinician to join our Clinical Site Management Team based at St Ann's Hospital. This is a varied and challenging role that plays a key part in ensuring the safe and effective management of inpatient services across the site.
As a Clinical Site Manager, you will have responsibility for the oversight and management of all inpatient beds, supporting safe and timely admissions for adult acute MH patients. Working closely with the Patient Flow Manager, you will support the operational management of site-wide inpatient services, contributing to effective patient flow.
The role requires the ability to work autonomously, make sound clinical judgments, and professionally challenge and support clinical decisions when required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as you will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the organisation.
We offer a comprehensive induction, ongoing clinical and management supervision, and access to a strong professional support network. The post holder will be required to work flexibly across a 7-day rota, with occasional night cover required to support the service.
The post is full-time 37.5 hours a week, but this is negotiable and flexible working requests or part-time hours will always be considered. This can be discussed further at interview.
Main duties of the jobIn this post, you will be responsible for the management of all inpatient beds and to ensure the safe admissions for Adult Acute patients, CAMH's patients, Frail functional patients Older persons (with the exclusion of those patients with a primary diagnosis of dementia).
You will be accountable for their decision-making and take responsibility for ensuring admissions are made to an appropriate environment with the safety of the patient, carer and staff members as paramount. You will need an open and positive approach to develop excellent communication skills with all inpatient wards, Team Leaders, Modern Matrons, patient flow lead, Service Line Leads and medical staff.
You will have the ability to make clear autonomous decisions based on analysis of complex presenting problems and judgement of available options is essential. This will include those relating to the admission and discharge of patients from inpatient services.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.About usAt 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 almost800,000 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 create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
DetailsDate posted: 03 July 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-M508.25D
Job locations: St Anns Hospital, 69 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, BH13 7LN, United Kingdom
Job descriptionFor 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 dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
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.Person SpecificationEducational Requirements / QualificationsEssential- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner (or willingness to work toward)
DesirablePrevious ExperienceEssential- Previous line management experience
- ENB998 or Teaching & Assessing qualification
Desirable- Recent previous experience within a comparable role
Skills / Abilities & KnowledgeEssential- Evidence of Management and Leadership skills
- Experience of working with Adult and Older People with Mental Health needs
- Evidence of IT skills and ability to produce reports
- Demonstrable ability to prioritise effectively
- Ability too Evidence of good communication skills, both verbal and written use own initiative within sphere of authority
- Evidence of good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrate ability to reflect on own leadership skills
- Demonstrate ability to analyse situations and to provide a resolution
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Mental Health Act (where applicable)
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act
- Demonstrate knowledge of Deprivation of Liberty Act
- Evidence of safe practice and clinical skills
- Ability to problem solve.
Additional RequirementsEssential- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business (Level 1 or Level 2)
- Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Desirable- Fluent in languages other than English
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 contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Home treatment teams and patient flow manager
Alan young
Alan.young2@nhs.net
01202492123
Employer detailsEmployer name: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: St Anns Hospital, 69 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, BH13 7LN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website
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