About this role
Job summary
Are you passionate about shaping innovative mental health services and driving real change? We're seeking a dynamic leader to spearhead our Early Intervention in Psychosis and Individual Placement Support Services within our Trust.
As the clinical and operational lead, you will be at the forefront of delivering high-quality adult community mental health care. You'll take full ownership of your teams' performance and ensure every service user receives exceptional care rooted in clinical excellence and compassion.
This pivotal role offers you the chance to:
Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams dedicated to transforming lives.
Champion clinical governance and elevate quality standards across services.
Drive forward service development, embedding cutting-edge practices aligned with national and local policies.
Play a key role in shaping the Trust's strategic vision and business planning.
Be an influential voice within the management team, committed to continuous improvement and innovation.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy collaborative leadership, and want to make a tangible difference in mental health, we want to hear from you.
Closing Date: 1st July 2026
Shortlisting Date: 2nd July 2026
Interview Date: 9th July 2026
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical leadership and operational management to Adult CommunityMental Health services, within the Trust. To be accountable for the direct delivery ofadult community mental health services across defined areas of responsibility. Thepost holder will ensure delivery of high standards of care, clinical governancearrangements and a commitment to improving the quality agenda and contribute tothe care trust agenda as a member of the management team. To contribute, as partof the management team, to the Trust's strategic agenda and business planningsystems for own area of responsibility. The post holder is expected to work withinorganisational and other national and local policies to interpret and embed thesewithin their work area and to be accountable for service development and its practicalimplementation. The post holder may be required to deputise for their line manageror provide cover for a peer colleague, as required.
In addition the post holder will be expected to support the implementation of variousprojects and new initiatives as they arise.
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.
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 description Job responsibilities
Main Duties continued-
In conjunction with the line manager the post holder is responsible for ensuring the performance targets and key performance indicators are achieved and maintained.
The post holder will maintain, monitor and facilitate the delivery of a high quality service in the most efficient and effective manner within existing constraints and within the parameters set out within the contracting agreement between Bradford District Care Trust and the different commissioning groups.
The post holder will ensure that standards of practice are maintained through the implementation of the quality agenda, CQC standards, Audit, Key Lines of Enquire
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
Qualifications Essential
Hold a relevant professional qualification in health or social care Minimum of two years experience of managing mental health services at team leader/manager level
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of relevant national policies, mental health legislation, best practice, quality frameworks and local approach to implementation within specific area of responsibility
Skills Essential
Ability to set out a vision for area of responsibility and influence and persuade others of the benefits and requirements whilst overcoming barriers to achieving this.
Experience Essential
Experience of supporting the implementation of service developments and reconfiguration Experience and knowledge of working in and managing in a multi disciplinary team setting with a mental health setting.
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 Culture Fusion
Skipton Road
Bradford
BD1 2EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)