Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health Practitioner
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- 8 months (8 months Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Saturday on rota basis)
- Job ref
- 453-26-8022704
- Employer
- Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- AGH & BRI
- Town
- Bradford & Airedale
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Mental Heath Liaison Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 6
Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services that have been recognised as best practice nationally. As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
Job overview
The Older People’s Mental Health Liaison Service is a multi-disciplinary service for older people currently operating from both the A&E Dept at Airedale General Hospital and BRI. Post holders will have opportunity to support patients in acute Trust ward areas based at Bradford Royal Infirmary, St Luke’s Hospital, Westbourne Green, Westwood Park and Airedale General Hospital.
Post holders will be responsible for liaison with relevant professionals, assessment, planning and interventions for older people with mental health needs cared for in a General Hospital setting or transitioning between the DAU and Care Home settings. Post holders will offer advice on the best care of older people with mental health problems to ward teams within the Acute Trust and / or Care Home staff, identify needs and sign post service users for further assessment if required to other services.
Post holders will be able to work constructively as part of a team with a flexible approach, linking in with the Consultant Psychiatrist for Acute Liaison, Older People’s Community Mental Health Teams, Care Home Liaison and mental health in-patient wards in accordance with the objectives of Bradford District Care NHS Trust and team operational policies. Post holders will promote clinical excellence and utilise skills in developing training within the acute hospital setting.
Closing Date: 22nd June 2026 at Midnight
Shortlisting Date: 23rd June 2026
Interview Date: 1st July 2026
Main duties of the job
- To act as a resource clinician offering support and clinical advice.
- Ensure implementation of all Trust Policies and Procedures as required
- Clinical Care/Service Deliver
- To receive and accept referrals for the liaison service and initiate, lead and co-ordinate their assessment, making referrals to other professionals as required
- To act as a resource within acute hospital Trust and care home settings in matters relating to the care and treatment of older people presenting with mental health problems
- To work co-operatively and actively with clients and carers encouraging participation in care planning and delivery
- Contribute to the planning, monitoring and control of resources.
- Ensure agreed standards of care are achieved
- Application of the Mental Health Act (1983) – Maintain knowledge of and act in accordance with Directorate policies and procedures
- To ensure equality of opportunity and fair access for all service users and carers using the service
- To take a lead role to ensure that issues of clinical governance, research, audit and good practice are addressed within the service
- To develop an effective communication network through liaison and collaboration with other disciplines, services and agencies to ensure continuity of patient care
- Ensure care delivery is in accordance with relevant professional guidance and current legislation
- To assess complex issues within interdisciplinary framework
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
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 Trust’s 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 criteria
- Registered Nurse NMC in Mental Health, Social Work registered to Social work England or Qualified Occupational Therapist with Membership of HCPC
Desirable criteria
- Relevant teaching qualification
Training and Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Minimum of two years experience of working in a clinical environment where a significant portion of clinical time is spent assessing / treating patients with dementia
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in General or Mental Hospital settings
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understand the needs of older people with mental health problems and knowledge of assessing complex issues within an interdisciplinary framework.
Desirable criteria
- Psychological/ counselling/ non-medical methods of working with clients
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Anoopa Orawska
- Job title
- Acute Liaison Psychiatry Service
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07809334390
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