Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a brand-new service for West Yorkshire and Barnsley, delivering specialist inpatient care for people with a learning disability.
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust and South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust have partnered to provide these services from two locations:
- The Horizon Centre in Wakefield
- The Najurally Centre, a new Assessment and Treatment Unit (ATU) at Lynfield Mount Hospital in Bradford
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust will also play a key role in governance and assurance, ensuring the new arrangements work well for people in Leeds, although they are no longer a provider of inpatient services.
We are looking for kind, enthusiastic, caring, and motivated individuals who are passionate about making a real difference to people's lives. You'll be helping us achieve our ambition to provide high-quality, specialist care as close to home as possible for people across West Yorkshire and Barnsley.
Current vacancy: Band 5 Nurse - RMN/RNLD
You'll be joining a friendly service that values work-life balance and offers:
- Flexible working options, including job share and part-time roles
- Local recognition awards for outstanding contributions
- A supportive environment where your wellbeing matters
If you're compassionate, committed, and ready to make a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Successful Candidates will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to patients in a inpatient setting .
Support service users from admission to discharge, working within a multi-displinary team .
Commitment to Continuing professional development
Holds delegated responsibility for management of the ward on a shift basis. Contributes to the supervision and development of junior staff.
Helps to ensure the safety of the ward and unit environments
Closing Date: 4th November 2025
Shortlisting Date: 4th - 5th November 2025
Interview Date: 14th November 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
- Registered learning Disability Nursing Certificate RNLD / RMN / RGN
- Current Registration on NMC register
Desirable
- ENB 998 or other teaching certificate.
- Accredited counselling course or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
- Ability to work without direct supervision. Supervising learners and other staff.
- Competent clinical skills i.e. assessment, therapeutic intervention.
- Ability to communicate effectively with service users, carers and staff groups at all levels.
Desirable
- Able to apply de-escalation techniques effectively in clinical situations
Attitude/Approach
Essential
- Desire to work with people with learning disabilities who have mental health needs
- Ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with service users and carers
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise conflicting demands
- Able to deal with stress, and distress of other people, calmly and supportively
Desirable
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Ability to communicate effectively with service users, carers and staff groups at all levels
Experience
Essential
- Experience of being clinical adviser/supervisor to junior staff or students.
- Worked within named nurse to client group.
- Experience in working in learning disability nursing and settings.
Desirable
- Involvement in innovative nursing practice
- Experience in working in an inpatient setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered learning Disability Nursing Certificate RNLD / RMN / RGN
- Current Registration on NMC register
Desirable
- ENB 998 or other teaching certificate.
- Accredited counselling course or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
- Ability to work without direct supervision. Supervising learners and other staff.
- Competent clinical skills i.e. assessment, therapeutic intervention.
- Ability to communicate effectively with service users, carers and staff groups at all levels.
Desirable
- Able to apply de-escalation techniques effectively in clinical situations
Attitude/Approach
Essential
- Desire to work with people with learning disabilities who have mental health needs
- Ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with service users and carers
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise conflicting demands
- Able to deal with stress, and distress of other people, calmly and supportively
Desirable
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Ability to communicate effectively with service users, carers and staff groups at all levels
Experience
Essential
- Experience of being clinical adviser/supervisor to junior staff or students.
- Worked within named nurse to client group.
- Experience in working in learning disability nursing and settings.
Desirable
- Involvement in innovative nursing practice
- Experience in working in an inpatient 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.
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).
