Job summary

Senior Occupational Therapist - Band 6

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to develop your leadership skills within an acute inpatient mental health setting? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist to join our established Occupational Therapy team at Lynfield Mount Hospital.

Based on Oakburn Ward, an acute mental health ward for males aged 18-65 experiencing acute mental illness, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will undertake specialist occupational assessments, develop and deliver therapeutic interventions, manage a caseload, and provide leadership and support to junior colleagues and students.

We are looking for a HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with experience of mental health assessment, treatment planning, groupwork and multidisciplinary working. You will be passionate about promoting independence, recovery and social inclusion, while supporting service users to achieve meaningful outcomes.

In return, you will join a supportive team committed to professional development, innovation and delivering excellent care across the Adult Mental Health Acute Care Service.

If you are ready to take the next step in your Occupational Therapy career and make a real difference to people experiencing acute mental health difficulties, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Job

• Deliver high-quality occupational therapy assessments, interventions and care plans for patients within an acute mental health inpatient setting.
• Manage and prioritise a caseload, providing person-centred, recovery-focused support.
• Lead and support the ward-based Occupational Therapy team, providing clinical leadership and guidance to colleagues.
• Develop and facilitate individual and group therapeutic activities to promote recovery, independence and social inclusion.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to assess needs, plan treatment and support discharge planning.
• Complete specialist occupational assessments and provide recommendations to meet patients' functional and environmental needs.
• Support service users in developing skills for daily living, self-care, leisure and community participation.
• Supervise, mentor and support junior staff, assistant practitioners and students.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and the delivery of innovative practice.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure practice complies with professional standards, legislation and Trust policies.
• Support the Team Manager with service delivery, staff coordination and operational duties as required
• Work across the Adult Mental Health Acute Care Service sites when required.

Closing Date: 2nd November 2026

Shortlisting Date: 3rd & 4th November 2026

Interview Date: TBC

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefitsincluding :

Increase mileage rates for >4500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plusmany more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported toparticipatein training and toidentifyand implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date ifa sufficient number ofapplications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a successful candidate to work within Bradford and District Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.

You will be working in a community based multi-disciplinary team delivering a service to children, young people and their families in a supportive and lively team, where differences in training are respected and valued. You will have the opportunity to play a significant role in the leadership delivery of a modernised and comprehensive service.

The post requires enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals who are willing to make a real change. Do you have a 'can do' attitude and are you quality focused? Are you enthusiastic, motivated and ready for a challenge, possess excellent communication and organisational skills?

We welcome applications from a breadth of professions such as Nursing, Occupational Therapy and Social Work but please refer to the person specification.

Closing Date - 26th October 2026

Shortlisting Date - 27th October 2026

Interview Date - TBC

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard of care through clinical risk and mental health assessment, formulation and short-term contingency planning to young people presenting in the Accident and Emergency Departments who are in mental health crisis.

Working within the community, providing a range of face-to-face brief solution focused interventions empowering service users, carers and their families in decision making and signpost to a range of health and social care resources for support.

The is opportunity to work alongside the Intensive Intervention Team and alongside other CAMHS pathways to facilitate appropriate intervention and care for clients and their families.

Please note that we are currently working towards offering a 7-day service which will require shift work on a rota basis in the future

We currently work 4 days a work 8am-6pm with a changeable non-working day.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received

Job summary

Are you passionate about ensuring better outcomes for people with complex emotional needs? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified Mental Health Practitioner who is highly experienced in working with service users with complex emotional needs. You will provide operational leadership in the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of the Complex Emotional Needs (CEN) Pathway, working in collaboration with service users, carers, front line staff, clinical leads and operational managers across services for Bradford, Aire Wharfe and Craven.

Closing Date: 1st November 2026 at midnight

Shortlisting Date: 4th November 2026

Interview Date: 18th November 2026

Main duties of the job

• Lead the operational delivery and implementation of the Complex Emotional Needs (CEN) Pathway, ensuring safe, effective and recovery-focused care.
• Work closely with the CEN Clinical Lead, clinical leads, operational managers and partner agencies to support pathway development and delivery.
• Support the delivery of a sustainable system-wide training programme for the CEN Pathway.
• Contribute to a standardised framework for individuals with high-intensity service use.
• Develop and implement multi-agency response plans for high-risk and high-frequency service users.
• Support the reduction of inappropriate Section 136 detentions, unnecessary A&E attendances and avoidable hospital admissions through coordinated care planning.
• Act as Clinical Lead for Structured Clinical Management (SCM).
• Coordinate, deliver and supervise SCM within the CEN Pathway, ensuring compliance with governance and best practice standards.
• Provide consultation, supervision and training to staff supporting the pathway and SCM delivery.
• Hold operational management responsibility for CEN Practitioners.
• Maintain clinical expertise through the provision of direct clinical care in line with evidence-based SCM practice.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 4500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Communications & Engagement Lead to join the Bradford District and Craven Integrated Neighbourhood Health and Care (INHC) Programme.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a major NHS transformation programme, leading communications and engagement that support neighbourhood health and care, strengthen partnerships, and help improve outcomes and reduce health inequalities across Bradford District and Craven.

The INHC Programme brings together health, social care, primary care, local authorities and voluntary sector partners to deliver more integrated, preventative and person-centred care closer to home. Communications and engagement are central to building a shared vision, involving communities and partners, and supporting meaningful change across the health and care system.

You will lead the development and delivery of the programme's communications and engagement strategy, ensuring staff, partners, communities and people with lived experience are informed, engaged and involved in shaping neighbourhood health and care. Working across a complex partnership, you will develop campaigns and digital content, build stakeholder relationships, deliver engagement and co-production activity, advise senior leaders, and evaluate the impact of communications and engagement initiatives.

Main duties of the job

About You

You will have:

• Experience developing and delivering communications, engagement and stakeholder strategies.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and influencing skills.
• Experience leading communications campaigns and engagement activities.
• Strong planning, organisational and project management skills.
• A collaborative approach with a commitment to co-production and reducing health inequalities.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to help shape the future of neighbourhood health and care across Bradford District and Craven. You will join a supportive programme team working with partners across the health and care system to deliver meaningful change for local communities, while benefiting from flexible working, NHS pension benefits and development opportunities.

Job Purpose

To lead communications and engagement activity for the Integrated Neighbourhood Health and Care (INHC) Programme across Bradford District and Craven. The postholder will engage staff, communities, partners and stakeholders, helping to build understanding, participation and support for neighbourhood transformation. The role will promote collaboration across health, social care and VCSE partners, ensuring local people help shape integrated neighbourhood services.

Closing Date: 9th November 2026

Shortlisting Date: 13th November 2026

Interview Date: 20th November 2026

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 4500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible

Job summary

We welcome applications to join us at the Community Mental Health Assessment Team.

The Post Holder will be responsible for the triage/assessment of routine referrals to the assessment team, signposting to other agencies when appropriate and to the wider CMHT.

They will hold a short term caseload and be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

The post holder will provide high standards of skilled mental health care to individuals and their families. The role will include active participation in the service planning and development of the nursing and multi-disciplinary teams.

The post holder will provide clinical supervision and support to junior members of the team and actively promoting the values and policies of the service and the Trust.

The Community Mental Health Practitioner will be an active member of the multi disciplinary team and will work in close co-operation with secondary and primary care based professionals, other community agencies such as Housing, Probation, Police, Children Schools & Families and other Voluntary and Third Sector Agencies.

Community Mental Health services are fully integrated teams that are operated jointly with Bradford Metropolitan District Council and all staff within the teams will be expected to deliver health and social care outcomes for service users.

Closing Date: 8th October 2026

Shortlisting Date : 9th October 2026

Interview Date: 16th October 2026

Main duties of the job

• To manage a caseload of clients in the community
• To triage and assess routine referrals into the CMHT
• To input data in the clinical information system: e.g. including risk assessments, care plans, CPA, crisis and contingency plans
• To work as a part of duty/day co-ordinator service within the CMH AT
• To supervise and mentor student nurses
• To demonstrate effective networking skills and ensure a holistic approach to meet service user needs.
• To work to ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users and their families
• To work in partnership with service users and carers to achieve goals and to support recovery and reintegration within communities
• To provide appropriate feedback and liaison with MDT on all aspects of service user care.
• To ensure that agreed standards of nursing care within the team are achieved.
• To actively participate in the flexible formats of team supervision and support.
• To initiate, develop and assist in the trial of new ideas for the improvement of services to service users in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
• To ensure that nursing policies are implemented and maintained
• To comply with legal and professional requirements
• To have ability to identify, facilitate and support developments and initiatives within the service delivery of nursing and multi-disciplinary team
• To work within a fully integrated and jointly managed Community Mental Health Team alongside Local Authority social care staff and manager

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value differenceWe Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needsWe Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :Increase mileage rates for > 3500A wide range of health and wellbeing support packagesA range of internal and external development and learning opportunitiesPlus many more.We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Details

Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

453-26-8276773

Job locations

Primarily covering Horton Park Centre (City CMHT), may need to visit other CMHTs locations.

Horton Park Centre

Bradford

BD7 3EG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).

Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role. Right to Work in the UK Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period. As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Registered Professional in either Nursing (Mental Health), Social Work or Occupational Therapy, with current registration with NMC, Social Work England or HCPC.

Desirable

• 2 years post registration experience including work including a community mental health setting.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of multi-agency and multi disciplinary working.
• Knowledge of mental health medication management and monitoring.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within care pathways.
• Experience of accessing health and social care support packages for vulnerable people.

Knowledge

Essential

• Adult and Children Safeguarding.
• Good understanding of complex mental health and social issues.

Desirable

• Local knowledge of services and service user demographic.

Skills

Essential

• High standard of communication (verbal/written).
• Demonstrate ability to prioritise workload.

Desirable

• Experience and knowledge of working in a multicultural area

Person Specification Qualification Essential Registered Professional in either Nursing (Mental Health), Social Work or Occupational Therapy, with current registration with NMC, Social Work England or HCPC. Desirable 2 years post registration experience including work including a community mental health setting. Experience Essential Experience of multi-agency and multi disciplinary working. Knowledge of mental health medication management and monitoring. Desirable Previous experience of working within care pathways. Experience of accessing health and social care support packages for vulnerable people. Knowledge Essential Adult and Children Safeguarding. Good understanding of complex mental health and social issues. Desirable Local knowledge of services and service user demographic. Skills Essential High standard of communication (verbal/written). Demonstrate ability to prioritise workload. Desirable Experience and knowledge of working in a multicultural area

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).

Additional information 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 details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Primarily covering Horton Park Centre (City CMHT), may need to visit other CMHTs locations.

Horton Park Centre

Bradford

BD7 3EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Primarily covering Horton Park Centre (City CMHT), may need to visit other CMHTs locations.

Horton Park Centre

Bradford

BD7 3EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for a Programme Officer to join a dynamic partnership team driving the transformation of Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Neurodiversity services across the Bradford District and Craven system.

This exciting role involves working collaboratively with NHS services, Local Authorities, independent sector providers, VCSE organisations and local communities to design and deliver integrated, person-centred services that meet population needs and support strategic transformation objectives.

You will contribute across four key commissioning and contracting themes:

• Plan and inform
• Design and deliver
• Facilitate and drive
• Buy and report

The successful candidate will work across organisational boundaries to support change, lead partnership engagement and provide programme management support to senior colleagues. You will help develop and embed new ways of working, strengthen system-wide collaboration and champion the wider determinants of health.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone with excellent stakeholder engagement skills, experience of working within complex partnerships and the ability to support transformational programmes from planning through to delivery and evaluation. You will play a key role in driving integration, fostering a positive and inclusive culture, and ensuring all partners, including VCSE organisations, local authorities and local people, are involved in shaping services.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful change and develop your skills across the full commissioning cycle while making a lasting impact on local communities.

Closing date: 4th October 2026

Shortlisting: 6th October 2026

Interviews: 13th October 2026 TBC

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 4500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the leadership team of our community learning disabilities service, covering the current post holder's maternity leave for 1 year. The Consultant Clinical Psychologist will work alongside the operational and professional leads to support service development. The role includes leadership & governance responsibilities for psychological practitioners in the community learning disabilities service, ensuring safe, effective practice & staff development.

The successful candidate will have experience working with people with complex learning disabilities & mental health needs, including behaviours that challenge, using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches to reduce distress & promote wellbeing and social inclusion.

Closing Date: 12th October 2026

Shortlisting Date: 13th October 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

Please see JD/PS. The Job Purpose includes:

• To act independently and use own initiative within appropriate operational guidelines and service protocols; deciding where necessary to refer to the Service Manager.

• To act independently and use own initiative within appropriate occupational and clinical guidelines; deciding where necessary to refer to the CPPO.

• Provide specialist evidence based psychological therapy, making autonomous clinical decisions about own professional practice.

• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, consultation and advice on psychological therapies and psychological elements of care.

• Provide clinical leadership, lead service/policy review and development, specialist teaching and advice on psychological therapy for a designated service area.

• Take lead responsibility for the development and implementation of NICE compliant psychological therapies within a designated service area.

• To ensure the clinical effectiveness of own practice and of service functioning by leading research and development activities relevant to the service area.

• Provide specialist advice to the Service Manager on service development.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 4500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible

Job summary

Are you an ambitious pharmacist looking for an opportunity to lead transformational change within mental health services?

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an exceptional pharmacist to lead the development and delivery of our Community Clozapine Pathway. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of specialist mental health pharmacy services and play a pivotal role in improving outcomes for people living with severe mental illness.

The postholder will provide professional, clinical and operational leadership for community clozapine services, community clozapine initiation, medicines optimisation, physical health improvement and medicines safety programmes across mental health services.

The role supports delivery of the Trust's Community Clozapine Pathway, helping reduce reliance on inpatient admission and improving access to one of the most effective treatments available for treatment-resistant schizophrenia.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence service transformation, workforce development, clinical governance and system-wide improvement across the physical health and mental health interface.

Closing date: 29th September 2026

Shortlisting: 30th September 2026 onwards

Interviews: Likely to be week commencing 12th October 2026 TBC

Main duties of the job

o The post holder will provide strategic and operational leadership for clozapine services, including implementation, development and ongoing oversight ofcommunity clozapine initiation pathways and associated medicines optimisation initiatives.o To provide, develop and promote a responsive, patient focused, highly specialised clinical pharmacy service to patients and staff within Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust community mental health services. o To deliver specialist information and expert advice to all members of the multidisciplinary team to maximise patient pharmaceutical care and ensure that medicines are prescribed, administered, and supplied in a safe, effective and economic manner and to reduce harm caused by medication errors. o To provide clinical and professional leadership for the development, implementation and ongoing oversight of community clozapine initiation services, ensuring safe, effective and equitable access to clozapine treatment.o Support the development and work within Community Mental Health Transformation programme pathways, protocols, and guidelines so the patients receive safe, clinically effective, and timely mental health medication in the most appropriate care setting. o Lead and support the development and delivery of specialist clozapine services, including community clozapine initiation pathways, physical health monitoring and medicines optimisation interventions.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 4500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible

Job summary

Are you a registered nurse with a passion for improving outcomes for people with severe mental illness?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our expanding Physical Health and Wellbeing Service, supporting the delivery of specialist clozapine care and physical health monitoring across Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust.

This innovative service sits at the interface of mental and physical healthcare and plays a vital role in improving access to clozapine, supporting community-based treatment, reducing health inequalities and delivering care closer to home. The service supports people with severe mental illness through physical health assessment, specialist medicines monitoring, health promotion and integrated multidisciplinary care.

We welcome applications from nurses registered in either Mental Health Nursing or Adult Nursing and would particularly welcome applications from individuals who are registered in two fields of nursing practice with the NMC.

This is a unique opportunity to develop specialist skills in clozapine care, medicines optimisation, physical health and long-term condition management within mental health services.

Closing date: 29th September 2026

Shortlisting: 30th September 2026

Interviews: Likely to be w/c 12th October 2026 TBC

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for:

• Provide nursing assessment of patients/clients.
• Plan, develop and/or implement and evaluate programmes of care in a range of settings.
• Provide clinical supervision to other staff, students.
• May be responsible for work allocation and checking of tasks to support staff and/or less experienced staff.
• Provide health promotion information, advice.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 4500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible

Job summary

Senior Psychological Therapist/Psychologist - Future Focus Team Lead

Permanent position, Band 8a

Full time. 37.5 hours per week,

Future Focus is an innovative new service at the forefront of 'At Risk Mental State' treatments in Early Intervention (EI) Team. We have an exciting opportunity for a CBT Therapist or Psychologist to lead the team into new innovative ways of working.

Future Focus works with people between 14-35-years-old who may be 'at risk' of developing psychosis due to past trauma, adverse life events, and/or a family history of mental health difficulties. In leading the team, you will hold operational and clinical oversight of a team of 6, made up of Care Coordinators, Recovery Coordinator, Peer Support Worker and Psychological Therapists. You will carry out line management and ensure staff wellbeing and continual professional development are prioritised within the team. You will promote strong working relationships and a sense of psychological safety, prioritising inclusion and intersectionality needs.

Closing date- 20th September 2026

Shortlisting date- 21st September 2026

Interview date- 30th September 2026

Main duties of the job

• Provide specialist evidence based psychological therapy, making autonomous clinical decisions about own professional practice.

• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, consultation and advice on psychological therapies.
• Provide clinical consultation and advice to healthcare professionals across all localities.
• Support adherence to relevant NICE guidance and clinical governance arrangements.
• To ensure the clinical effectiveness of own practice and of service functioning by undertaking research and development activities relevant to the service area.

• Lead service development, supporting research and development activities.
• Provide operational management to those in the Future Focus team.
• Meet required clinical outcomes as identified nationally/ by commissioners.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care -We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver -We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

453-26-8210421

Job locations

Future Focus, EIP

Culture Fusion, 125 Thornton Road

Bradford

BD1 2EP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Overview Continued-

You will be responsible for delivering Psychological Interventions, primarily CBT, to a small caseload of individuals between 14 35. You will also work with your own skilled supervisor have access to peer supervision and group skills sessions. We pride ourselves on shared knowledge, reciprocal learning, and continuing development in such a new and expanding field of mental health.

This role has great opportunities for those interested in service development projects, particularly in working with diverse communities and creating new ways to reduce inequalities to accessing healthcare. Future Focus is committed to co-production and hearing the voices of people who use our service in a meaningful way, you would have a meaningful leadership role in our innovative Co-Production Project.

The role is part of the Triumvirate Leadership of EIP and meaningfully contributes to the service development and achievement of high quality care across the service. The role also sits within the wider BDCT Snr Psychological/Psychology team and has the chance to be part of meaningful and innovative projects and research. You will also have the chance to network with wider ARMS forums, share ideas, promote good practice, and work towards national standard guidelines.

About us

Future Focus Team sits within Bradford Early Intervention Team and is part of the national At Risk Mental State initiative.

We are one of the top performing services for Early Intervention in the UK. We have an excellent professional and clinical supervision system with further opportunities for development. We have very supportive and inclusive work environments.

About youWe are looking for a motived and reflective leader with a passion for working flexibly within the communities of Bradford. We welcome Psychological Therapists and/or Psychologists with experience in team leadership and EIP.We are looking for inclusive, thoughtful, and creative individuals who prioritise a trauma informed lens in all aspects of work.

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly

Job description Job responsibilities Job Overview Continued- You will be responsible for delivering Psychological Interventions, primarily CBT, to a small caseload of individuals between 14 35. You will also work with your own skilled supervisor have access to peer supervision and group skills sessions. We pride ourselves on shared knowledge, reciprocal learning, and continuing development in such a new and expanding field of mental health. This role has great opportunities for those interested in service development projects, particularly in working with diverse communities and creating new ways to reduce inequalities to accessing healthcare. Future Focus is committed to co-production and hearing the voices of people who use our service in a meaningful way, you would have a meaningful leadership role in our innovative Co-Production Project. The role is part of the Triumvirate Leadership of EIP and meaningfully contributes to the service development and achievement of high quality care across the service. The role also sits within the wider BDCT Snr Psychological/Psychology team and has the chance to be part of meaningful and innovative projects and research. You will also have the chance to network with wider ARMS forums, share ideas, promote good practice, and work towards national standard guidelines. About us Future Focus Team sits within Bradford Early Intervention Team and is part of the national At Risk Mental State initiative. We are one of the top performing services for Early Intervention in the UK. We have an excellent professional and clinical supervision system with further opportunities for development. We have very supportive and inclusive work environments. About youWe are looking for a motived and reflective leader with a passion for working flexibly within the communities of Bradford. We welcome Psychological Therapists and/or Psychologists with experience in team leadership and EIP.We are looking for inclusive, thoughtful, and creative individuals who prioritise a trauma informed lens in all aspects of work. Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role. Right to Work in the UK Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa. Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period. As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate level training in clinical or applied psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical, psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS, or a BPS Statement of Equivalence. OR Specialist post graduate training to masters level or equivalent in a psychotherapeutic modality - including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Systemic Therapy AND Accreditation from a recognised Psychological Therapy body e.g. BABCP, BACP, UKCP, HCPC via: (a) Professional route; requiring previous mental health qualification e.g. Clin. Psych., RMN, Dip. SW. or (b) where applicable, the KSA (knowledge, skills and attitude) route (e.g. with the BABCP).

Training

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in relevant area of mental health practise
• Application of evidenced based specialist psychological therapies relevant to the clinical service.
• Application of specialist psychological therapy within individual and group modalities
• Experience of leadership, teaching, training and supervision
• Experience of working within a multicultural framework
• Significant post qualification experience and training in additional modalities
• Experience delivering psychological therapies to patients with complex difficulties
• Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Clinical leadership experience, experience in service development and evaluation

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctorate level training in clinical or applied psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical, psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS, or a BPS Statement of Equivalence. OR Specialist post graduate training to masters level or equivalent in a psychotherapeutic modality - including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Systemic Therapy AND Accreditation from a recognised Psychological Therapy body e.g. BABCP, BACP, UKCP, HCPC via: (a) Professional route; requiring previous mental health qualification e.g. Clin. Psych., RMN, Dip. SW. or (b) where applicable, the KSA (knowledge, skills and attitude) route (e.g. with the BABCP). Training Essential Evidence of continuing professional development Experience Essential Significant experience in relevant area of mental health practise Application of evidenced based specialist psychological therapies relevant to the clinical service. Application of specialist psychological therapy within individual and group modalities Experience of leadership, teaching, training and supervision Experience of working within a multicultural framework Significant post qualification experience and training in additional modalities Experience delivering psychological therapies to patients with complex difficulties Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Clinical leadership experience, experience in service development and evaluation

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Future Focus, EIP

Culture Fusion, 125 Thornton Road

Bradford

BD1 2EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Future Focus, EIP

Culture Fusion, 125 Thornton Road

Bradford

BD1 2EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified Dental Nurse who has a passion for dentistry. This is a new role within the Community Dental Service, this role will provide chairside assistance to all levels of clinician. The suitable candidate will be part of an experienced team, who will offer support and mentorship to enable you to develop and grow within the role.The candidate must maintain high standards of clinical care and be committed to their continual professional development. The candidate must be a qualified and registered dental nurse. The candidate will be given the opportunity to attend training and development in order to carry out the duties within the job description.Some travel across the district is a requirement for the role in order to successfully undertake the range of duties specified within the job description. Therefore, it is essential that applicants have the ability to travel across the district as and when required to meet the needs and demands of the service.

Main duties of the job

To work under the supervision of senior staff to gain experience and skills in:

Clinical practice by: - providing chairside and clerical assistance to all grade of clinician within the service- preparing the dental surgery and surrounding environment for clinical sessionsPatient management:- provide high quality and safe dental care to medically complex and hard to reach groups

This post would be suitable for a newly qualified dental nurse or dental nurse wanting to start a career within a community dental service.

Closing date: 21st October 2026

Shortlisting: 22nd October 2026 onwards

Interviews: To be held on the evenings of 2nd and 3rd November 2026

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 4500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Job summary

Closing Date: 19/10/26

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 20/10/26

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 01/11/26

We are excited to announce that we have a vacancy for an HCPC registered specialist band 6 dietitian to join our learning disabilities and mental health team.

You will join a small, close team of dietitians providing specialist services for community learning disabilities and mental health in-patients within Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Experience of working within learning disabilities and/or mental health, whilst beneficial, is not an essential requirement as you will be part of a large dietetic team covering multiple specialities and your learning and development needs will be supported.

Main duties of the job

You will work across both specialities, managing an inpatient and outpatient caseload with a wide range of clinical areas including nutrition support, home enteral feeding, weight management and gastrointestinal problems. Our learning disabilities work is delivered as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team of nurses, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and psychologists.

The role involves developing and delivering training and education for staff and service users, collaborative working, project and audit work, policy development, coordinating care across services, supporting our catering team and leading on nutrition for the service.

The post holder will be expected to participate fully in the training of 'A', 'B' and 'C' Placement student dietitians.

The team is fully integrated within the BDCFT multi-disciplinary team as well as Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's (BTHFT) Specialist Outreach dietetic team. BDCFT are at the forefront of agile working, and you will be provided with digital equipment to enable you to work flexibly across different sites.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Job summary

Help improve the physical health of people living with severe mental illness

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two motivated and compassionate Tobacco Dependency Advisors to join our Community Mental Health Teams.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing physical health programme focused on tackling one of the biggest causes of health inequalities for people living with severe mental illness. Smoking rates remain significantly higher among people accessing mental health services, contributing to poorer physical health and reduced life expectancy. As a Tobacco Dependency Advisor, you will play a key role in helping people make positive changes that improve both their physical and mental wellbeing.

Working as an integrated member of a Community Mental Health Team, you will provide evidence-based tobacco dependency treatment and behavioural support, helping people reduce or stop smoking through personalised interventions, harm reduction approaches and ongoing encouragement. You will work closely with nurses, social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, pharmacy staff, peer support workers and medical colleagues to embed physical health improvement within routine mental healthcare.

Closing Date: 14th October 2026

Shortlisting Date: 15th October 2026

Interview Date: 29th October 2026

Main duties of the job

What you'll do

• Deliver one-to-one tobacco dependency assessments and behavioural support.
• Develop personalised care plans and contribute to multidisciplinary care planning.
• Support people to access nicotine replacement therapy, stop smoking medications and harm reduction interventions.
• Provide advice on tobacco dependency, vaping and smoking cessation options.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and utilise a Making Every Contact Count approach.Support seamless transfer of care between mental health, primary care and community stop smoking services.
• Monitor outcomes, maintain accurate records and contribute to service evaluation and improvement.
• Act as a champion for smoke-free mental health services.

About You

You will be someone who:

• Is passionate about improving physical health outcomes and reducing health inequalities.
• Enjoys working directly with people to support behaviour change.
• Can build trusting relationships and have sensitive conversations with empathy and compassion.
• Works well both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Has experience working within health, social care, community or mental health services.
• Has strong communication, organisational and digital skills.
• Holds, or is willing to undertake, Smoking Cessation Practitioner training

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value differenceWe Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needsWe Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :Increase mileage rates for > 3500A wide range of health and wellbeing support packagesA range of internal and external development and learning opportunitiesPlus many more.We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.

Job summary

Job advert: Band 6 Specialist Public Health Nurse for Children in Care and care leavers.

This is a part-time role of 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 clinician to join our Children in Care and Care Leavers team in Bradford.

The post holder will work as part of a district-wide health team delivering the statutory health assessment service and promoting strategies to improve health outcomes for children in care.

A key part of the role is enabling and empowering young people to take part in assessing their health needs and developing their health plans.

We are looking for a Specialist Public Health Nurse who demonstrates strong competence, judgement, integrity and personal accountability, and who will advocate effectively for the children and young people in their care. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and the sensitivity needed to engage effectively with this vulnerable group.

Applicants should have experience of working within Children's Services and a minimum of two years' SCPHN experience.

Applicants will also need relevant clinical knowledge of children in care, including safeguarding practice.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will manage a caseload of complex and vulnerable children under the care of the local authority. They will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of trauma-informed practice and the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on children and young people's emotional, social and behavioural development, as well as their long-term health outcomes.

They will Provide statutory health assessments to children in care. The case holder will work as part of a multi disciplinary team and partnership agencies to provide the best health outcomes for the children and young people

For further information, please contact Louise Rankin Team leader 07385953580 or Nicola Campana Named Nurse, on 01274 221002 or 07860749722

Closing date- 9th October 2026.Shortlisting - 13th October 2026Interviews- 20th October 2026

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 4500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Associate Practitioner to join our Physical Health and Wellbeing Team, supporting the delivery of physical health and wellbeing clinics and clozapine services across Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust's community mental health services.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in improving the physical health outcomes of people living with serious mental illness. You will work alongside nurses, clinicians and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide physical health monitoring, health promotion, wellbeing interventions and lifestyle support for service users across community mental health services.

The successful candidate will be passionate about reducing health inequalities, promoting healthy lifestyles and supporting people to achieve better physical and mental wellbeing. You will have the opportunity to develop specialist skills in physical health assessment, health coaching, venepuncture, ECG recording and long-term condition monitoring within a supportive team environment.

Closing date: 12th October 2026

Shortlisting: 13th October 2026 onwards

Interviews: : Likely to be week commencing 19th October 2026 TBC

Main duties of the job

o To provide physical health monitoring and wellbeing interventions to people requiring physical health checks or when initiating new medication, within Community Mental Health and Clozapine services.

o To deliver quality care and support which enables clients to be supported throughout their care pathway whilst promoting health and wellbeing.

o To work alongside both registered and unregistered staff running clinics, supporting colleagues and facilitating groups.

o To communicate effectively at all times within the team, with other health care professionals and with the client and their family.

o The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.

o The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 4500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Job summary

Are you looking for a role where no 2 days are the same?

We are looking for motivated and compassionateBand 5 Community Nurses to join our dynamic locality teams. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high quality person centered nursing care to people in their own homes, supporting them to remain independent, safe and well within their community.

This role is ideal for both qualified and newly qualified nurses, those seeking their first community post, or nurses wanting to broaden their skills and progress with locality teams, within a well structured career pathway.

You will be offered a structured preceptorship and as a community nurse working within the planned care service , you will be providing high quality care for people in their own homes, ranging from long term conditions, to complex and palliative care. You'll be working on a rotational basis as part of a seven-day service, with the support of agile technology to help you deliver timely, high quality care, with support from specialists across the Trust.

Shift patterns are between the hours of 8am and 9pm, 7 days per week and We havevacancies across multiple community locality teams.

Closing Date 11/10/2026Shortlisting Date:13/10/2026Interview Date: 20/10/2026

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the district nursing team to ensure high quality health care is delivered to patients in their own home and/ or clinic setting. To work in collaboration with the wider Primary Health Care team, whilst participating in the assessment of health needs and delivery of care to the practice population. The service is delivered over a 7 day rota and postholders are expected to work flexibly in line with agreed operating hours to cover a 24 hour service

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.

Job summary

Looking for your next challenge? Want to help shape and grow a new service?

We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated band 6 practitioner to join our developing Community Rehabilitation Team working across the Bradford and Craven district.

At BDCFT, we're committed to reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for people living with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) through high-quality, recovery-focused rehabilitation services.

In this role you will be pro-active in reviewing and engaging those with complex psychosis and SMI in their rehabilitation journey .

You will work closely and collaboratively with the Community Mental Health Teams and partner organisations across the district, you'll play a key role in building strong relationships, coordinating care, and ensuring people receive the right support at the right time.

Closing Date: 4th Oct 2026Shortlisting Date: 5th Oct 2026Interview Date: 12th Oct 2026

Main duties of the job

To manage a clinical caseload as required to meet the rehabilitation needs of service users.

To support patient flow and development of rehabilitation pathways as defined by the leadership team

To implement evidence-based specialist rehabilitation knowledge and skills

To be a proactive team member in respect of communication, team administration, quality of service and service development.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value differenceWe Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needsWe Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 4500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunitiesPlus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Job summary

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE?

WE'RE LOOKING FOR DEDICATED BAND 2 HEALTH CARE SUPPORT WORKERS TO JOIN US ON A FULL TIME, PERMANENT BASIS!

We are seeking caring and motivated individuals to join our Adult Mental Health Acute & Specialist Care Service as Health Care Support Workers. You will work under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients at Airedale Centre for Mental Health and Lynfield Mount Hospital.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to support adults experiencing acute mental health needs and contribute to a safe, therapeutic environment.

This post involves a 24-hour service rota, including long days, nights, and weekends.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an in-person assessment centre at New Mill, Saltaire.

Please note:

• Virtual interviews will not be offered.

Please note: If you have applied for this role within the last 6 months, we kindly ask that you do not reapply.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship set by the Home Office and the skilled worker visa occupation list.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible

Main duties of the job

As a Health Care Support Worker in Acute Care Service, you'll play a key role in delivering compassionate, person-centred care. Your duties include:

• Personal Care: Supporting patients with hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and emotional wellbeing while respecting dignity and privacy.
• Clinical Support: Assisting with observations, emergency procedures, and therapeutic interventions under supervision.
• Admissions & Discharges: Helping with patient transitions and maintaining accurate records.
• Communication: Engaging effectively with patients, families, and colleagues, upholding confidentiality and professionalism.
• Documentation: Recording patient information and supporting admin tasks.
• Teamwork: Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to maintain a safe, supportive ward environment.
• Patient Engagement: Supporting patients on leave and during daily activities like shopping, cooking, and appointments.
• Safety & Safeguarding: Promoting safety and reporting concerns per Trust policy.
• Flexibility: Working across wards and adapting to service needs.
• Supportive Role: Assisting with new staff induction and quality improvement.

Closing Date: 27th Sep 26

Shortlisting Date: w/c 28th Sep 26

Interview Date: TBC

This position is not eligible for sponsorship set by the Home Office and the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you are currently a visa holder and your visa status expires, we may be required to terminate your employment in compliance with immigration regulations.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 4500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible

Job summary

Are you an experienced system leader with a passion for transforming health and care services? Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic and influential leader to drive the commissioning, development and delivery of integrated pathways across all-age mental health, learning disabilities and children's services.

Working across a complex partnership landscape, you will lead large-scale transformation programmes that improve population health outcomes, reduce inequalities and deliver high-quality, person-centred care. A key priority will be advancing integrated neighbourhood health models, promoting proactive, preventative and community-based approaches that meet the needs of our most vulnerable communities.

You will build strong partnerships across NHS organisations, local authorities, primary care, voluntary and community sector organisations, ensuring seamless care pathways and reducing fragmentation across services. As a senior system leader, you will champion innovation, collaborative commissioning and service redesign, supporting the delivery of Trust and Integrated Care Board priorities.

Main duties of the job

Leading multidisciplinary teams, you will oversee governance, performance, stakeholder engagement and resource management while promoting co-production, inclusion, prevention and early intervention. Using your expertise across the full commissioning cycle, from needs assessment and pathway redesign to procurement, contract management and evaluation, you will drive continuous improvement and sustainable service delivery.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of health and care across Bradford, making a lasting difference to local communities through collaboration, innovation and shared accountability.

Closing date: 27th September 2026

Shortlisting: 28th September 2026

Interviews: 5th October 2026 TBC

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 4500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Job summary

CAMHS children and young people Looked After and Adopted Children's team

Permanent - Band 6

Part Time -30 hours per week

Here in Bradford CAMHS we are looking to appoint a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner. There will be an opportunity to build therapeutic relationships with young people and their support systems, whilst assessing risk and mental health needs. Liaison, communication and consultation with other professional groups and partner agencies will be necessary to ensure that robust and holistic care plans are established and implemented. There will be opportunities for clinical development, involvement in therapeutic groups and chances to offer trauma informed interventions, as well as caseholding responsibilities. You will be working within an experienced multi disciplinary team and under a supportive operational and clinical leadership team.

Bradford District Care Foundation Trust can offer you compassionate and inclusive leadership. We are keen to hear and learn from your experience to further develop our trauma informed service. We truly respect the expertise new staff bring to our service.

Are you passionate about Children's Mental Health Services and enthusiastic about collaborating with colleagues across the service and between agencies? If so, we are keen to consider applicants who wish to develop and work towards improving our relationships with partner agencies.

Closing- 27th september 2026

Shortlisting- 30th september 2026

Interview- 12th October 2026

Main duties of the job

To contribute to the development and provision of services to children and youngpeople with complex mental health needs. This will include assessing, planning anddelivering care packages both within groups and also individually and working as part ofa multidisciplinary team.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 4500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible

Job summary

We have Trainee EMHP posts available in Bradford and Craven District- a chance to work and study to be an EMHP with a fast growing team across Bradford. The Green paper set out the ambitions to increase the mental health support for young people within school settings. Bradford currently has a developed team and is expanding.

These are 12-month fixed-term trainee posts at Agenda for Change (AfC) Band 4. Successful candidates will undertake the EMHP training programme, delivered at Prestwich, attending university two days per week, while working in service for the remaining three days.

Trainees will be paid at Band 4 during the training period. Upon successful completion of the EMHP Postgraduate Diploma and registration with a recognised professional body, the role will become permanent at AfC Band 5 as a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner.

Closing- 23rd September 2026

Shortlisting- 24th September 2026

Interviews - 1st October 2026

Main duties of the job

Job Purpose:

Under supervision and with support, to develop knowledge and practice skills in:

• Delivering evidence-based interventions for children and young people,with mild to moderate mental health problems, in education settings.
• Helping children and young people within these settings who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist services.
• Supporting and facilitating staff in education settings to identify, and where appropriate, manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing.
• Working with and within educational environments to afford better access to specialist mental health services.
• To evidence development of those skills with associated knowledge acquisition to record and evidence progression towards an academic award and demonstrable practical ability.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.

Job summary

Fixed term until 31st March 2027

We are recruiting a Champion with compassionate and a transformative approach to perinatal mental health across the 0-19 Public Health Family Health Service, ensuring women, babies, and families receive the support they need to thrive. To Drive the early recognition of attachment and parent-infant relationship challenges, helping families access the right specialist support at the right time.

To build strong partnerships with IAPT services, health visitors, and multi-agency colleagues to create seamless pathways that enhance outcomes for families. Inspire confidence and capability across the workforce through expert consultation, reflective supervision, and engaging training in perinatal mental health.

Closing Date: 5th October 2026

Shortlisting Date: 6th October 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

In collaboration with SMABS and IAPT

o Support health visiting teams to access appropriate care pathwayso Support use of the Ready to Relate intervention implementation with healthvisiting teamso To train the 0-5 workforce in early recognition and basic interventionsrelated to suboptimal perinatal mental healtho Support the training of health visiting teams to embrace new ways ofworking using digital platformso To develop and provide a consultation model to support health visitingteams in their perinatal mental health work.o Identify what prevalence data is required to be collatedo Support the health visiting teams to collect prevalence data and evidenceimpacto To develop the interface between health visiting services, IAPT andSMABS.o To engage with the Perinatal mental health steering group to identifyopportunities for development across the district.o Contribute to teaching and training on issues related to perinatal mentalhealth, parent-infant relationship, within 0-19 services.o Development work; stakeholder engagement; integration to amultidisciplinary team; leadership of quality improvement and best practice.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 4500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible

Job summary

Senior Dental Nurse Team Leader (Band 6)

Bradford Community Dental Service (CDS) is an award-winning, forward-thinking service committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across Bradford and Airedale. As a proud partner within the West Yorkshire Community Dental Services Collaborative, we place compassion, collaboration and innovation at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Dental Care Professional to join our management team as a Senior Dental Nurse Team Leader.

This exciting leadership role will support the leadership team in the operational delivery of the Community Dental Service, ensuring high standards of patient care, workforce and human resource support and service performance. The successful candidate will work closely with clinical and operational colleagues to support service delivery, workforce planning, staff leadership and quality improvement initiatives across the service.

The role includes responsibility for supporting and supervising Sector Leads and dental nursing teams, responding to patient concerns and complaints, and ensuring compliance with infection prevention, health and safety and governance requirements. You will also contribute to service development projects and help identify opportunities to improve patient experience and operational efficiency.

Closing date: 20th September 2026

Shortlisting: 22nd September 2026

Interviews: 9th October 2026

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills, who is passionate about delivering high-quality care and supporting others to succeed. Applicants must be registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) and have experience working within a dental environment. Management experience and additional qualifications in leadership, quality improvement or project management would be advantageous.

In return, we offer a rewarding leadership opportunity within a supportive and innovative service, with access to training, mentorship and professional development opportunities.

This role will require travel across the district to meet service needs. Join us and help shape the future of Community Dental Services while making a real difference to the patients and communities we serve.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 4500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible

Job summary

We are expanding our City Community Mental Health Team and are seeking motivated and compassionate Band 6 Community Care Coordinators to join our Community Mental Health Team in Bradford.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of service users by delivering high-quality, person-centered mental health care to the people of Bradford.

As a Care Coordinator, you will manage a defined caseload, working autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. You will be responsible for assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care, ensuring that service users receive safe, effective, and recovery-focused support.

Closing Date: 20th September 2026

Shortlisting Date: 21st September 2026

Proposed Interview Date: W/C 28th September 2026 (Subject to change)

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and deliver community mental health care in line with Trust policies.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments and manage risk effectively.
• Work collaboratively with service users, carers, and partner agencies.
• Administer and monitor medication in accordance with NMC and Trust guidelines.
• Participate in case conferences and contribute to service development.
• Promote equality, diversity, and safeguarding in all aspects of care.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefitsincluding :

Increase mileage rates for >4500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plusmany more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported toparticipatein training and toidentifyand implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date ifa sufficient number ofapplications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen as part of our Complex Emotional Needs Pathway development. We are seeking a Complex Emotional Needs Advanced Practitioners to work across our Community Mental Health Teams in Bradford, AireWharfe and Craven alongside other professionals in the MDT.

The posts are specialist roles requiring an advanced level of knowledge about the development and treatment of complex emotional needs. Working in a trauma-informed recovery focused way, the successful candidates will work in collaboration across services to ensure an individualised, multi-agency approach to care and support.

Closing date: 27th September 2026

Shortlisting date: W/C 28th September2026

Interview date: 7th October 2026 (Subject to change)

Main duties of the job

To bring a person-centred, trauma-informed and individualised approach toensure appropriate treatment and clinical management of people with complexemotional needs by supporting the development of multi-agency care plans

To ensure that barriers to effective care are challenged, overcome and analysed, options compared and reviewed to agree the best way forward.

To facilitate the development of a coherent care plan for individuals who present across a number of different services (Community Mental HealthTeams, crisis services, Police, Ambulance and voluntary services etc.) are enacted as agreed

To provide clinical consultation and advice to healthcare professionals across all localities.

To support adherence to relevant NICE guidance

To maintain clinical skills by delivering direct clinical care in line with evidenced based practice such as DBT or SCM

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefitsincluding :

Increase mileage rates for >4500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plusmany more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported toparticipatein training and toidentifyand implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date ifa sufficient number ofapplications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.