Job summary
Team Leader - Early Intervention in Psychosis Assessment TeamBand: Band 7Location: Culture Fusion, Bradford City CentreHours: Full-time Position 37.5 HoursInterview Date: Week commencing 27th October (may be subject to change)Bradford Early Intervention Psychosis (EIP) Service is a nationally recognised, high-performing service delivering specialist care across Bradford and Districts through locality-based teams. We are seeking an innovative, motivated, and enthusiastic Team Leader to join our EIP Assessment Team, providing leadership and clinical oversight in a dynamic and supportive environment.About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to lead a well-established team of experienced mental health professionals. The Assessment Team focuses on individuals presenting with a possible first episode psychosis or those identified as being at risk (At Risk Mental States). You will be responsible for:o Leading and managing a multidisciplinary teamo Providing clinical supervision and operational oversighto Networking with key stakeholders across Bradford, Aire and Wharfeo Supporting service development and maintaining high standards of care
Closing date: 05/11/2025 - midnight
Shortlisting date: 06/11/2025
Interview date: 20/11/2025 TBC
Main duties of the job
The team focus is on specialist assessment for individuals presenting with a possible first episode psychosis and those at risk of developing psychosis (At Risk Mental States). The successful applicant will provide leadership, managerial and supervisory responsibility. Given the nature of the work, the role involves close networking with key stakeholders across the Bradford, Aire and Wharfe localities.
Priority areas for this post will be agreed annually via the appraisal process.
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 further 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 further 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
- Professional qualification in mental health nursing, social work, occupational therapy or clinical psychology.
Desirable
- Degree level education
- PSI qualification
- AMHP qualification
- ENB 603
- CBT qualification
- Dual diagnosis qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a senior care coordinator role with adults, young people and/or children with serious mental health problems.
Desirable
- Experience of a leadership role in Early intervention
- Experience of working in a specialist psychosis service
- Experience of providing training in PSI (etc.)
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of psychosocial interventions (PSI) and experience of applying psychosocial principles in practice
- Commitment to undertake PSI (or equivalent) training to degree/diploma standard.
- Knowledge and understanding of the full range of professional groups in mental health
Skills
Essential
- Assessment
- Risk management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification in mental health nursing, social work, occupational therapy or clinical psychology.
Desirable
- Degree level education
- PSI qualification
- AMHP qualification
- ENB 603
- CBT qualification
- Dual diagnosis qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a senior care coordinator role with adults, young people and/or children with serious mental health problems.
Desirable
- Experience of a leadership role in Early intervention
- Experience of working in a specialist psychosis service
- Experience of providing training in PSI (etc.)
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of psychosocial interventions (PSI) and experience of applying psychosocial principles in practice
- Commitment to undertake PSI (or equivalent) training to degree/diploma standard.
- Knowledge and understanding of the full range of professional groups in mental health
Skills
Essential
- Assessment
- Risk management
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).
