Job summary
Staff Nurse - Band 5 - Bracken & Heather Ward at Airedale Centre for Mental Health Make a Difference Every Day
Are you a passionate and dedicated Mental Health Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking team? At Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to delivering outstanding care and creating the best place to work.
This is your chance to work on Bracken or Heather Wardat the Airedale Centre for Mental Health - where every day brings new challenges and the opportunity to make a real impact on people's lives.
What You'll Do - Deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based care as a named nurse
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care plans
- Take responsibility for the ward on shift, ensuring safety and positive patient experience
- Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Empower service users and advocate for their choice
What We're Looking For - Registered Mental Nursing Certificate (RMN) or Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD)
- Experience in mental health settings (placement or substantive)
- Excellent communication and decision-making skills
- A positive, adaptable and empathetic approach
- Commitment to professional development and team working
Main duties of the job
Why Join Us?
- Live Our Values: Be part of a Trust that truly embodies its values - We Care, We Listen, We Deliver.
- Grow Your Skills: Access outstanding training and development opportunities.
- Supportive Environment: Work within a team that prioritises wellbeing and collaboration.
- Career Progression: Explore opportunities to advance your career within a leading NHS Trust.
- Flexible Working: Join our Staff Bank to work additional hours across Trust services.
- Award-Winning Programmes: Benefit from leadership and personal development initiatives designed to help you thriv
We also welcome applications from students and newly qualified nurses. At Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, we offer InsideOut - a bespoke 12-month preceptorship programme delivered by our team and external partners. This programme provides protected time to develop essential behaviours and skills, guided by our vision and values. You'll build confidence, gain a strong support network, and develop the tools to deliver outstanding care and succeed in your chosen career.
To find out more about our Trust please visit our website Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust - About us (bdct.nhs.uk)
Please note: Staff are required to work across all ward areas to support the patient pathway.
Closing Date: 27th November 2025
Shortlisting Date: W/C 1st December
Interview Date: TBC
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 Mental Nursing Certificate (RMN) or Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD)
- Current Registration on part 3 or part 13 of NMC register
Desirable
- ENB 998 or other teaching certificate.
- Accredited counselling course or equivalent.
Training
Essential
- Willingness to undergo education and training for both practice and service need
- Willingness to work towards professional and performance objectives
- Contribute to education/training of others
Desirable
- ENB 998 or other teaching certificate.
- Accredited counselling course or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a mental health setting either substantively or through placement.
- For entry onto start of Band 5 as per qualification specification.
Desirable
- Experience in relevant area of Mental Health Nursing.
- Involvement in innovative nursing practice.
- Worked as Named Nurse/Primary Nurse/Keyworker/Team leader
- Experience of being clinical adviser / supervisor to junior staff or students.
- Worked within named nurse to client group.
- Minimum of 6 months post basic experience in Mental Health (achieved by prospective duty on an acute mental health ward).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Nursing Certificate (RMN) or Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD)
- Current Registration on part 3 or part 13 of NMC register
Desirable
- ENB 998 or other teaching certificate.
- Accredited counselling course or equivalent.
Training
Essential
- Willingness to undergo education and training for both practice and service need
- Willingness to work towards professional and performance objectives
- Contribute to education/training of others
Desirable
- ENB 998 or other teaching certificate.
- Accredited counselling course or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a mental health setting either substantively or through placement.
- For entry onto start of Band 5 as per qualification specification.
Desirable
- Experience in relevant area of Mental Health Nursing.
- Involvement in innovative nursing practice.
- Worked as Named Nurse/Primary Nurse/Keyworker/Team leader
- Experience of being clinical adviser / supervisor to junior staff or students.
- Worked within named nurse to client group.
- Minimum of 6 months post basic experience in Mental Health (achieved by prospective duty on an acute mental health ward).
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).
