Team Leader – Health Based Place of Safety

Overview

An experienced registered mental health practitioner is sought to join our Patient Flow team as a Team Leader. The role manages the Health Based Place of Safety (HBPoS) and the Allocate on Arrival teams, ensuring safe, compliant care for individuals detained under Section 135/136 for a Mental Health Act Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HBPoS and Allocate on Arrival teams, providing clinical and operational leadership.
• Deliver day‑to‑day management, including staffing, supervision, incident management and review.
• Collaborate with Clinical Site Managers and Ward Managers to maintain optimal staffing and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with the Trust Mental Health Legislation Office to ensure legal and policy compliance.
• Act as a liaison with Dorset Police, ensuring HBPoS clinical practice aligns with legal frameworks and the Right Care, Right Person national partnership agreement.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experienced registered mental health practitioner, with extensive knowledge of legal and local frameworks supporting mental health assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in acute mental health settings, managing crisis situations and supporting staff development.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required – the Trust will cover the cost. DBS‑updated applicants may present a valid certificate instead of requesting a new check.
• Must complete the Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course; completion is a condition of employment.
• Eligibility: Candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are ineligible for this position.

Job Details

This is a part‑time post of 22.5 hours per week, within core Monday‑Friday hours, based at St. Anns. All reasonable flexible working requests will be considered.

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