Job overview

Join NHFT Specialist and Secured Services – A Career Like No Other! 

Are you looking for a job that challenges, inspires, and rewards you in equal measure? At Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, our Specialist and Secured Services offer a unique and fulfilling career path, where no two days are the same. Whether you're working in a secured setting or one of our specialist services, you'll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking organisation that values its people. With flexible roles and diverse environments, there’s never been a better time to start your journey with us. 

We believe that great care starts with great teams, and that’s why we invest in our staff. From extensive training and development opportunities to career progression pathways, you’ll have the chance to grow and specialise in a way that suits you.

If you want a role that is both rewarding and full of possibilities, NHFT Specialist and Secured Services is the place to be. Whether you're an experienced professional or looking for a fresh challenge, you’ll have the chance to develop new skills, explore different settings, and make a real impact. Don’t just take our word for it—come and hear directly from our people about what it’s like to work in our services and why they love being part of NHFT. Find out more about our growing Specialist and Secured Services team here:

NHFT Specialist and Secured Services Continues to Grow.

Main duties of the job

The Main Duties and Responsibilities are as follows: 

·         The post holder will provide leadership for designated team, including the implementation of systems and processes that will support service delivery and staff within the team within the Enhanced care unit

·         The post holder will facilitate the dissemination and implementation of policies to ensure governance is firmly embedded within the team. 

·         To provide line management and clinical leadership within the team. 

·         Actively seeks out and disseminates information, governance, best practice, and knowledge that support the development of service delivery, ensuring clinical innovation and quality. 

·         To highlight and facilitate the opportunity of introduction and development of new practices thereby supporting the implementation of key strategic priorities across the team. 

·         Drive clinical changes in service delivery 

·         Partaking on the management on call rota

Further details of the role can be found within the attached job description.  

Working for our organisation

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. 

NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be ‘outstanding’ by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth. 

As a Living Wage Employer, we ensure that everyone working at NHFT receives a fair, competitive wage that reflects the true cost of living—because we believe a hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay.

At NHFT, we champion innovation, teamwork, and a culture where everyone’s contribution is valued. You'll work alongside friendly, passionate colleagues who share a commitment to making a difference. Plus, with our focus on staff wellbeing, you’ll find the balance you need to thrive both professionally and personally.