Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Band 7 Team Leader to join the Airedale Home Based Treatment Team Service based at the Airedale Centre for mental health.
The Intensive Home treatment operates 24/7 to provide responsive mental health care in the community setting, delivered by experienced and established multidisciplinary team. We aim to provide an alternative to hospital admission and care for service users in the least restrictive way. As a Trust, we are committed to our services delivering models that are clinically led and in alliance with our voluntary care partners.
Closing Date: 07/12/2025
Shortlisting Date: 10/12/2025
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
As the successful candidate working 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday, you will be enthusiastic, flexible and committed to enabling robust operational delivery of high-quality mental health care in the community setting. As an experienced and strong leader, you will bring with you a range of experiences in leading a mental health team. As well as previous knowledge home-based treatment mental health service and a good knowledgebase of acute care. Your personal attributes will enable you to effectively lead a dynamic and diverse team of practitioners and work positively with the multidisciplinary leadership team to shape the service going forwards.
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.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship set by the Home Office and the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you are currently a visa holder and your visa status expires, we may be required to terminate your employment in compliance with immigration regulations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
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 more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
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 Registration on part 3 or 13 of NMC Register
Desirable
- Masters level qualification
- Management qualification
- Advanced Nursing Qualification
- Psychological background
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at senior nurse level (band 6 or equivalent) for at least 18 months.
- Clinical experience including experience of risk assessment, assessing patients and creating/implementing and evaluating care plans
- Experience of working with people with long term Mental Health Needs
- Experience of demonstrating clinical leadership.
- Experience of staff supervision and supporting students.
- Experience in taking charge of shifts and acting as Duty Nurse.
- Experience of providing teaching and education to staff.
Desirable
- Involvement in innovative practice
- Experience in team leadership and management
- Experience in budgetary control
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Registration on part 3 or 13 of NMC Register
Desirable
- Masters level qualification
- Management qualification
- Advanced Nursing Qualification
- Psychological background
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at senior nurse level (band 6 or equivalent) for at least 18 months.
- Clinical experience including experience of risk assessment, assessing patients and creating/implementing and evaluating care plans
- Experience of working with people with long term Mental Health Needs
- Experience of demonstrating clinical leadership.
- Experience of staff supervision and supporting students.
- Experience in taking charge of shifts and acting as Duty Nurse.
- Experience of providing teaching and education to staff.
Desirable
- Involvement in innovative practice
- Experience in team leadership and management
- Experience in budgetary control
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).
