Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Intensive Home Treatment Team based at Airedale Center for Mental Health
We are looking for a qualified Community Mental Health Nurse/Occupational Therapist/Social Worker (Band 6) to join our busy team. (Occupational Therapists and Social Workers will be expected to work generically within the teams).
You will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to service users from the age of 16 yrs. You will contribute to the supervision and development of junior staff and regularly be Shift Co-Ordinator for the team. This includes, taking and making referrals to and from other health professionals and acute care services.
You will have at least 2 years' experience as a registered mental health nurse working in a clinical setting. Ideally, working in an acute mental health setting. If interviewed, you should be able to demonstrate very good knowledge of relevant mental health practices specific to intensive home treatment team and all age adult mental health conditions. You should also be able to discuss guidance from NHS England / Department of Health forward planning for all age adult mental health service users.
Main duties of the job
To provide care and interventions, risk and safety management and safeguarding of all age adult patients involved with the Intensive Home Treatment Team (IHTT)
To engage in regular supervision with the Team Manager/Advanced Nurse Practitioner. Discuss, reflect and find solutions to challenges experienced in the role.
To deliver a high standard and quality service which enables patients to be supported throughout their care pathway whilst promoting independence and protecting choice, dignity, privacy and safety.
To work in support of other allied health care professionals and services in the assessment, planning, and evaluation of care and treatment.
To communicate effectively with other services of the Care Trust, other health care professionals and with the patient family, carers/ visitors to ensure holistic care is delivered.
To supervise and delegate work to, Senior Healthcare Support Workers
To be Shift Co-ordinator in the team. Including, triage of referrals, inpatient services link worker and covering Bed Management
Closing Datre: 13th April 2026
Shortlisting Date: 14th April 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
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 Nurse Mental Health.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Clinical supervision qualification.
- Post Graduate level education in psychological therapy.
- Teaching (clinical practice) qualification/certificate or equivalent experience.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant experience in acute mental health nursing care.
- Working with adults (16+) and presenting in mental health crisis.
- Multi-agency working/working across service interfaces.
- Working within a multicultural framework.
Desirable
- Teaching, training and/or supervision of clinical staff.
- Experience of teaching/leadership of others.
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Evidenced based clinical interventions relevant to the service.
- Relevant specialist clinical courses/training.
- Models of care and treatment relevant to working with people in mental health crisis
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
SKILLS
Essential
- Assessing, formulating and working with people presenting in heightened state of distress.
- Communicating (oral and written) complex/highly technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Clinical risk assessment and contingency planning.
- Able to meet the service needs for mobility across the geographical area covered
Desirable
- Brief psychological interventions/strategies for managing crisis.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse Mental Health.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Clinical supervision qualification.
- Post Graduate level education in psychological therapy.
- Teaching (clinical practice) qualification/certificate or equivalent experience.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant experience in acute mental health nursing care.
- Working with adults (16+) and presenting in mental health crisis.
- Multi-agency working/working across service interfaces.
- Working within a multicultural framework.
Desirable
- Teaching, training and/or supervision of clinical staff.
- Experience of teaching/leadership of others.
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Evidenced based clinical interventions relevant to the service.
- Relevant specialist clinical courses/training.
- Models of care and treatment relevant to working with people in mental health crisis
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
SKILLS
Essential
- Assessing, formulating and working with people presenting in heightened state of distress.
- Communicating (oral and written) complex/highly technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Clinical risk assessment and contingency planning.
- Able to meet the service needs for mobility across the geographical area covered
Desirable
- Brief psychological interventions/strategies for managing crisis.
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).
