Main area Registered General Nurse/ Registered Mental Health Nurse Grade Agenda for Change Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 372-CORP2027
Employer Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Trust wide Town Huddersfield Salary £47,810 - £54,710 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 19/03/2026 23:59 Interview date 14/04/2026
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us.
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Job overview
To provide professional leadership and support to the Enhanced care/prevention of Delirium (POD) team based within the acute Trust. By working collaboratively with clinical areas utilising the available resources to provide an enhanced level of patient centred care. To support the dementia and delirium training, bringing a skilled workforce in dementia and delirium to the organisation.
Main duties of the job
The post holder provides senior clinical, professional and operational leadership for dementia and delirium services, focusing on enhanced care, delirium prevention and engagement initiatives across the Trust. The role leads the Enhanced care team (ECT) to deliver high-quality, person-centred and dignified care for people living with dementia or at risk of delirium.
The post holder leads the A-level and further education student enrichment programme, working with local colleges to recruit, induct and train students, and supports the development of the volunteer workforce across clinical areas. Advanced clinical expertise are required to assess patients with, or at risk of, delirium and requiring enhanced therapeutic observation, while supporting ward teams to develop individualised care plans and ensuring effective deployment of the ECT.
Working in line with national and local guidance, the post holder acts as a clinical role model, leading Trust-wide education in dementia, delirium prevention, the Butterfly Scheme and John’s Campaign. The role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, community services and third-sector partners to improve continuity of care.
The post holder also holds managerial responsibility for recruitment, performance reviews, rota planning, workforce management, risk and complaint handling, service evaluation and development, ensuring care is evidence-based and delivered in line with the NMC Code.
Working for our organisation
CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems.
Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Lead and support the Enhanced and Engagement Care Support Worker (ECSW)/Prevention of Delirium (POD), team to provide professional nursing leadership within the team.
* To manage the A level student enrichment programme, engaging with the enrichment leads in local colleges, promoting and supporting spread across the localities. To develop a wider student enrichment working with local colleges.
* To lead the recruitment, induction and training for A level students and students in further education
* Expand the volunteer base to work within the hospital setting and spread the prevention of delirium to all clinical areas.
* To undertake the clinical assessment of people with/ or at risk of delirium. To advise on the patient centred care planning process, supporting teams to provide individualised and dignified care.
* To undertake a clinical assessment of people requiring enhanced therapeutic observations and care, ensuring their individualised care needs are met.
* To complete daily allocations of enhanced care team, to provide enhanced therapeutic observations and care alongside the ward team.
* To demonstrate up to date knowledge of and work within national and local dementia guidance.
* To work in partnership with other professionals to influence change and innovation in dementia and delirium care.
* To work closely with the matron for dementia and delirium to ensure ongoing development of skills and knowledge through relevant training, conferences and collaborative meetings.
* To be actively involved in the delivery of training Trust wide, in line with national guidance for dementia, delirium, the Butterfly scheme and Johns Campaign.
* Work in collaboration with third sector organisations from the voluntary sector and community settings.
* To work towards patients living well at home with or at risk with delirium. To work closer with community services working collaboratively to deliver this through training and education.
* To produce reports on service provision and evaluation of the service delivery in line with patient/carers experience and outcomes.
* As required build a business case for future service provision or expansion.
* Participate in multi-disciplinary discussions, contributing with the decision-making process as advocate for the person.
Clinical Duties
* Present as a dynamic, innovative, and enthusiastic role model providing leadership, guidance and advice on both operational and professional issues.
* Actively participate in social engagement activities with patients and carers providing leadership for colleagues and student volunteers.
* Welcome carers to stay with patients living with dementia, supporting Johns Campaign throughout the Trust.
* Contribute proactively to service development ensuring the best use of all resources using effective benchmarking systems, ensuring all development enhance the patient experience.
* Work in partnership with ward teams, college enrichment leads and community teams to ensure the delivery of quality care.
* To be able to select, develop and motivate a team.
* To lead a team towards local, Trust and national objectives.
* To recognise, prevent and defuse potential areas of conflict and take a key role in the management of the outcomes.
* To be able to prepare and present reasoned discussion based on facts, convince others and resolve claims for competing resources.
* To work within the NMC code of professional practice and within policies, procedures and guidelines of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust.
* To act as a clinical role model, ensuring clinical expertise and practice is enhanced.
Professional Duties
* To establish and maintain effective communication within the multidisciplinary team, including contributing to effective communication concerning the specialism.
* To delegate work to match capabilities and workload of team members.
* To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained, and act when standards are not being maintained.
* To act as an innovative and enthusiastic role model, providing leadership, guidance and advice to staff on operational and professional issues. To promote an open, honest and transparent culture.
* To participate in the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care.
Managerial Duties
* To ensure an appropriate skill mix when planning rotas, delegating tasks, etc.
* To manage human and other resources effectively within budget allocation.
* To supervise and deploy staff where and when necessary to meet the continuing needs of the services.
* To undertake PDRs for team members.
* To lead on the recruitment and selection of staff in line with Trust policy, within own area.
* To attend and participate in meetings as required, including providing feedback and disseminating information as appropriate.
* To utilise information systems to plan and forecast future needs and ensure appropriate action.
* To monitor sickness, absence and competence issues and implement Trust policies, e.g. managing ill health, capability
* To ensure systems are in place for risk assessment and minimisation, including promoting a “no blame culture” in order that incidents and near misses are reported.
* To manage complaints within the team and contribute towards responses for complaints /concerns raised involving care delivered by the team.
* To participate in the investigation of incidents/complaints as required, including preparing detailed reports/letters to complainants.
* To participate in the supervision and teaching of pre/post registration students.
* To ensure systems are in place to support staff in development, e.g. mentorship, preceptorship.
* To identify training needs for team.
* To support the development of the ward/department team.
* To ensure the clinical learning environment is conducive to effective learning.
* To create and maintain networks beyond the ward/department, sharing good practice and information.
* To promote and lead Patient and Public Involvement strategies in the clinical area.
* To ensure patient information related to specialty is accurate, up-to-date and accessible for patients.
* To participate in research and the development of initiatives in practice and encourage others.
* To ensure clinical practice is evidence-based and act when standards are not being met.
* To identify the need for, participate in and support others to participate in, audit, ensuring agreed results are implemented.
* To lead in the standard-setting process, maintain consistency and take appropriate action where necessary.
* To be proactive in the development of practice/services in the clinical area, through business planning process/service development, in conjunction with General Manager and Matron.
Managing Self
* Participate in regular supervision.
* Attend all mandatory training.
* Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
* Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
* Carry out duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
* Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
* Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.
* Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration.
This job description is an outline only and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. It will be regularly reviewed and may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
* Evidence of recent education in relevant field
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Recognised teaching and assessing skills
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE
* Evidence of continuing professional development in the field of complex care
* Evidence of knowledge and relevant training of Delirium and Dementia
* Demonstrate an understanding of current issues in health and social care
* Up to date professional knowledge
* Commitment to clinical audit, research and evidence-based practice
* Experience in research / audit.
* Evidence of innovative practice.
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
* Problem solving and analytical skills.
* Demonstrate commitment to CPD
* Self-motivating and the ability to influence others
Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.
We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.
Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on theCheck if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.
If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.
CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
If you have any questions please contact ask.recruitment@cht.nhs.uk for assistance.
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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.
At Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, we are excited to offer a range of volunteering roles, providing rewarding personal and professional opportunities for people from all backgrounds across a wide age range from our local communities, ensuring our volunteers are representative of our service users.
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