Job summary
We are seeking a compassionate, motivated and committed Team Leader to join our Community Mental Health Assessment Team. The team provides a multi-disciplinary, equality-based triage and assessment service to residents of Bradford, Aire Wharfe and Craven. We are an integrated health and social care service working in close co-operation with our Community Mental Health Teams, primary care based professionals, other community agencies such as Housing, Probation, Police, Schools, Families and other Voluntary and Third Sector Agencies.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring effective delivery of high quality care and be actively involved in service development and quality improvement.
Closing date: 23/11/2025
Shortlisting date: WC 24/11/2025
Interview date: WC 01/12/2025
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the clinical manager, the role requires highly developed skills in both clinical and management supervision, performance management, risk management and an overall approach that is both engaging and supportive to the team and service.
You will work in partnership with other services in the locality, establishing and maintaining high quality links to ensure the best outcomes for all service users.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care -We act with respect and empathy, and always value differenceWe Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needsWe Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe 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 opportunitiesPlus 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
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 is 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
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 is 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
- Professionally recognised nurse, Social Services or AHP qualification.
- Previous experience of working in a community mental health setting
Desirable
- Evidence of further formal management study and/ or qualification
- Training in a modality of psychological therapy, family interventions and/or PSI
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years as a practising professional in an acute/community mental health environment
- Experience of effective inter-agency working
Desirable
- Experience in both health and social care
- At least 1 years management experience in a community mental health team or service
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Experience of managing and developing staff from different professions
- Experience of budgetary & financial management
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Professionally recognised nurse, Social Services or AHP qualification.
- Previous experience of working in a community mental health setting
Desirable
- Evidence of further formal management study and/ or qualification
- Training in a modality of psychological therapy, family interventions and/or PSI
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years as a practising professional in an acute/community mental health environment
- Experience of effective inter-agency working
Desirable
- Experience in both health and social care
- At least 1 years management experience in a community mental health team or service
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Experience of managing and developing staff from different professions
- Experience of budgetary & financial 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).
