Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen with Bradford District Care Foundation Trust as part of the development of our Complex Emotional Needs (CEN) Pathway.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced mental health practitioner to the role of Clinical Lead for Structured Clinical Management (SCM). The successful candidate will work across our Community Mental Health Teams supporting the implementation and delivery of SCM, directly delivering interventions and providing supervision to colleagues. The successful candidate with be SCM accredited and have experience of supervising staff.
Closing Date: 10 May 2026
Shortlisting Date: 11 May 2026
Interview Date: 20 May 2026
Main duties of the job
Co-ordinate, contribute to and supervise the delivery of Structured Clinical Management (SCM) as part of the Complex Emotional Needs (CEN) Pathway.
Clinically govern SCM to ensure that care provided in the introductory, active intervention and discharge phases of treatment meet good practice standards.
Co-ordinate staffing and other resources to deliver SCM group interventions.
Work directly with a case load delivering SCM.
Provide consultation and training to staff as needed to support SCM delivery andmore broadly to support the CEN pathway.
Contribute to the delivery of the CEN pathway.
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 > 4500
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
- Degree level or Diploma (with additional learning) qualification in a core profession (Occupational Therapy, Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social work). AND Registration with a professional body e.g. Health & Care Professions Council, NMC, Social Work England OR Doctorate level training in clinical or applied psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical, psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS, or a BPS Statement of Equivalence. Eligibility for Chartered Clinical Psychologist status. OR Specialist post graduate training to masters level or equivalent in a psychotherapeutic modality - including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Systemic Therapy AND Accreditation from a recognised Psychological Therapy body e.g. BABCP, BACP, UKCP, HCPC via: (a) Professional route; requiring previous mental health qualification e.g. Clin. Psych., RMN, Dip. SW. or (b) where applicable, the KSA (knowledge, skills and attitude) route (e.g. with the BABCP). SCM Practitioner Status
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in delivering SCM with a minimum of four patients, covering the Initial, Treatment, and Ending phases
- Minimum of 3 years providing clinical care to people with complex emotional needs and trauma
- Experience of working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in risk formulation and safety planning
Desirable
- Experience in working with carers and families
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to contain, explore and formulate an understanding of high levels of distress both directly with patients and indirectly via supervision or case reviews with other staff.
- Knowledge of best practice approaches in working with CEN, risk assessment and safety planning
Desirable
- Knowledge of Research Methodology and design.
Training
Essential
- Completion of SCM Basic Training and ongoing professional development
- Attendance at 12 group supervision sessions, with presentation of clinical material in at least five
Desirable
- Teaching (clinical practice) qualification/certificate or equivalent experience.
- Supervision (clinical) qualification/certificate or equivalent experience.
Skills
Essential
- Skills in individual and group work and in programme planning.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Skills in the use of complex methods of assessment, psychological formulation, intervention and management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or Diploma (with additional learning) qualification in a core profession (Occupational Therapy, Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social work). AND Registration with a professional body e.g. Health & Care Professions Council, NMC, Social Work England OR Doctorate level training in clinical or applied psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical, psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS, or a BPS Statement of Equivalence. Eligibility for Chartered Clinical Psychologist status. OR Specialist post graduate training to masters level or equivalent in a psychotherapeutic modality - including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Systemic Therapy AND Accreditation from a recognised Psychological Therapy body e.g. BABCP, BACP, UKCP, HCPC via: (a) Professional route; requiring previous mental health qualification e.g. Clin. Psych., RMN, Dip. SW. or (b) where applicable, the KSA (knowledge, skills and attitude) route (e.g. with the BABCP). SCM Practitioner Status
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in delivering SCM with a minimum of four patients, covering the Initial, Treatment, and Ending phases
- Minimum of 3 years providing clinical care to people with complex emotional needs and trauma
- Experience of working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in risk formulation and safety planning
Desirable
- Experience in working with carers and families
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to contain, explore and formulate an understanding of high levels of distress both directly with patients and indirectly via supervision or case reviews with other staff.
- Knowledge of best practice approaches in working with CEN, risk assessment and safety planning
Desirable
- Knowledge of Research Methodology and design.
Training
Essential
- Completion of SCM Basic Training and ongoing professional development
- Attendance at 12 group supervision sessions, with presentation of clinical material in at least five
Desirable
- Teaching (clinical practice) qualification/certificate or equivalent experience.
- Supervision (clinical) qualification/certificate or equivalent experience.
Skills
Essential
- Skills in individual and group work and in programme planning.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Skills in the use of complex methods of assessment, psychological formulation, intervention and 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).
