Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity within the acute adult Inpatient Mental Health Services for a Assistant Clinical Lead on on Oakburn Ward at Lynfield Mount Hospital. This is a Male acute ward which is a 20 bedded ward for working aged adults 18+
We are looking for someone who is prepared to lead creatively, committed to improving patient and family 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 in the acute care, 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, roster management, lessons learnt and enabling development of the team.
Closing Date; 16/6/25
Shortlisting Date: 19/6/25
Interview Date: 26/6/25 (Subject to change0
Main duties of the job
To demonstrate a high standard of care to patients and contribute to a safe and developing culture.
To provide clinical expertise and guidance to inpatient ward staff.
To ensure the service meets guidance and quality standards set locally, regionally, and nationally.
To ensure high standards of documentation, care planning and risk assessments are met and maintained.
To provide relevant training and education as required/requested by the service.
To contribute to data collection and analysis locally and regionally
To be an integral part of the senior team.
To support the team in meeting quality standards, implementing policy, managing change, and delivering innovation
To monitor and analyse care provision through audits, reviews and engagement and provide leadership on maintaining and improving standards.
To administer medication in line with Trust policy and NMC guidelines
To maintain clinical record systems as required.
To comply with the correct implementation of the Mental Health Act.
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 description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UKPrior 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 more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UKPrior 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
- RMN
- oCurrent Registration on part 3 or part 13 of NMC Register
Desirable
- oTeaching (clinical practice) qualification/certificate or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- oAssessment, planning, formulation, and evaluation of patient's psychological difficulties.
- oExperience of working with people with Mental Health Needs.
Desirable
- Involvement with innovation in Nursing Practice
- oExperience of doing audits
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN
- oCurrent Registration on part 3 or part 13 of NMC Register
Desirable
- oTeaching (clinical practice) qualification/certificate or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- oAssessment, planning, formulation, and evaluation of patient's psychological difficulties.
- oExperience of working with people with Mental Health Needs.
Desirable
- Involvement with innovation in Nursing Practice
- oExperience of doing audits
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).
