Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity within Older people Mental Health Services for an Interim Clinical Lead on Bracken Ward (Mixed ward 65+) at Airedale Centre Mental Health.
We are looking for someone who is prepared to lead creatively, committed to improving patient, family and carer experience, and who will lead and motivate the team to strive for continuous improvement through the development of pathways with across Mental Health Services and with partner organisations , voluntary and community sectors.
Areas of focus will include creating a safe and caring culture, quality and safety agendas, safer staffing, meeting key performance indicators, supporting with audits, lessons learnt and enabling development of the team.
Our specialized team includes registered mental health nurses, healthcare support workers, physiotherapists, activity coordinators, occupational therapists, ward consultant and ward doctors who will help support patients with personal care and structuring their day to support in the journey of recovery.
Main duties of the job
o To provide clinical expertise and leadership to all staffo To support medical staff and ensure MDT attendance at CPAs etco To ensure the service meets quality standards set locally, regionally and nationallyo To be the lead for audit and data submissions for the serviceo To provide relevant training and education as required/requested by the serviceo To co-ordinate the programme for trainees on the ward such as Associate Nurses, Student Social Workers and Nursing Studentso To lead on service developments, including planning, implementation and evaluationo To contribute to data collection and analysis locally and regionallyo Proactively oversee the care navigation of service users, assessing care programmes to enable the service user to maintain independence and to facilitate dischargeo To work with the discharge co-ordinator to ensure complex care packages are managed in a timely manner and escalate any difficultieso To seek and develop innovative and pioneering ways of working collaboratively with healthcare professionalso To establish close working relationships with professionals in and out of the acute care settings
Closing Date: 3rd March 2025
Shortlisting Date: W/C 4th March 2025
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 benefits including :
Additional cost of living payments for bands 1 - 7
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
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Minimum of 3 years working within inpatient services
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- To have undertaken/working towards accredited courses which enable potential Advanced Practitioner registration.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years experience working with acute wards as band 6 or 7
- Significant experience of assessment of physical and mental health need for clients experiencing acute mental illness
- Demonstrable experience of multi-agency working/working across service interfaces
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Minimum of 3 years working within inpatient services
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- To have undertaken/working towards accredited courses which enable potential Advanced Practitioner registration.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years experience working with acute wards as band 6 or 7
- Significant experience of assessment of physical and mental health need for clients experiencing acute mental illness
- Demonstrable experience of multi-agency working/working across service interfaces
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).
