Job summary
- Main area
- Adult Physical Health
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 4 months (Ending September 2025)
- Hours
- Part time - 30.5 hours per week (currently Mon -Friday 8-1600 please maybe subject to change)
- Job ref
- 453-25-7125744
- Employer
- Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- moorland view Lynnfield mount hospital
- Town
- bradford
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/05/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 02/06/2025
Employer heading
Community Team Leader
NHS AfC: Band 7
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
Are you a registered nurse or Allied Health Profession wanting to explore a temporary opportunity to ultilise your leadership in a key part of the Community Nursing Service ? If so this could be the opportunity for you.
The Triage command Centre based out of Moorlands View at Lynfield Mount Hospital is a service which has been recently set up to triage and manage referrals into the District Nursing Service. The team has a small cohort of staff and has further support from members of the planned and unplanned district nursing service . What we need from this role is some body that has great leadership skills , is solution focused, has some operational skills to manage Rota's, staff supervision and support. A back ground in community nursing would be an advantage , however it is essential that you have experience of managing at team leader level and have a good level of IT skills . The team currently operates Monday - Friday 0800-1600, however, this is subject to change and may include weekends and bank holidays .
This is a fixed term opportunity which will end on the 30th of September 20225
Closing- 23rd May 2025
Shortlisting- W/C 26th May 2025
Interview- W/C 2nd June 2025
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide leadership, and take managerial and supervisory responsibility to a group of practitioners working as a multidisciplinary team providing adult physical health services [APH] in the community.
The Team leader will provide leadership and coordination of BDCT adult physical health services to a defined Community area ensuring service delivery and responding to the needs of the Community as it develops as an Accountable care provider. Key partnerships will include GPs, mental health services, learning disability services, social care, Voluntary Sector providers. It is anticipated the roll will be 80% operational leadership and 20% clinical leadership
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 > 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.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received
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
- District Nurse Qualification SPQ or equivalant professional qualification
- Must have current or recent operational management experience
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of further management study and/ or qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience working as a band 6 DN Caseload holder/Team Leader or equivalent profession
- Experience of managing and developing staff
Desirable criteria
- Experience in both health & social care
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
- Clare Newhouse
- Job title
- Operational Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07710919314
- Additional information
If you would like an informal chat or visit, please contact Clare Newhouse or alternatively Carla Smith on-
07860749694 or [email protected]
OR
Sarah Copeland on 07801891126 or [email protected]
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