Job summary
The Acute Liaison Psychiatry Service (ALPS) promotes the integration of specialist mental health care within the general hospitals in Bradford and Airedale.
Based within the acute hospital, Acute Liaison Psychiatry Service enables 24/7 access to specialist mental health care. This is to provide specialist psychiatric assessment, advice and treatment for Children, Young people, Older adults and adults with a known or suspected mental health need in the acute hospital.
The Acute Liaison Psychiatry Service at each site is split into two offers. Firstly a 24/7 urgent response service focused primarily on assessment and sign posting in the Emergency Departments (ED). Secondly, an in reach service, predominantly during office hours, focused on support, treatment and discharge planning.
Main duties of the job
The ANP will deliver specialist interventions within their areas of expertise, including but not limited to prescribing. They offer a route of escalation to the ALPS for more complex cases requiring a second opinion / assessment. Primarily the ANP will be focused day to day on the in reach work on to the medical wards. They will always champion and facilitate partnership working to develop support and discharge plans.
In support of the Team Leader, the ANP will be active in the development of the service, gathering views of the team, clinical data and service user feedback. The function of this work is to improve pathways and treatment that is in line with the vision set out by national standards, the Service and Clinical manager. They will provide training specific to there area of expertise to the team.
Closing Date: 23rd July 2025
Shortlisting Date: 25th July 2025
Interview Date: 13th August 2025
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
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
- Current NMC Registration
- Independent Nurse Prescriber.
- Completed or working towards a Masters level.
Desirable
- Undertaken Advanced Nurse Practitioner course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years experience of working in a clinical environment where a significant portion of clinical time is spent assessing / treating patients with acute mental health needs.
- Experience of working with people with complex health needs.
Desirable
- Experience of service development
- Experience of working in General or Mental health Hospital or community mental health care settings.
Skills
Essential
- Understand the needs of children and young people, older adults and adults with mental health problems and knowledge of assessing complex issues within an interdisciplinary framework.
Desirable
- Be able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills in support of the team leader
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- Independent Nurse Prescriber.
- Completed or working towards a Masters level.
Desirable
- Undertaken Advanced Nurse Practitioner course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years experience of working in a clinical environment where a significant portion of clinical time is spent assessing / treating patients with acute mental health needs.
- Experience of working with people with complex health needs.
Desirable
- Experience of service development
- Experience of working in General or Mental health Hospital or community mental health care settings.
Skills
Essential
- Understand the needs of children and young people, older adults and adults with mental health problems and knowledge of assessing complex issues within an interdisciplinary framework.
Desirable
- Be able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills in support of the team leader
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.
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.
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).
