Overview
We are committed to providing high quality care for the people of Bradford, Airedale and Craven. As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs, we are dedicated to a high-quality service tailored to individual needs and delivered close to where people live.
We are seeking creative and dynamic individuals to work collaboratively with service users and staff within our occupational therapy team structure, integrating into the multidisciplinary team on the wards. You will assist in the delivery of meaningful activity on the ward and within the local community, supporting recovery and transition from hospital to home. You will work with the wider multi-disciplinary teams on the ward and in the community and may be involved in service development within the relevant area.
The vacancies are within our temporary workforce team and will be supporting all of our acute adult mental health wards based at Airedale Centre For Mental Health and Lynfield Mount Hospitals. The acute psychiatric wards provide care for males and females aged 18-65 who are experiencing acute mental illness.
Bank shifts will be available across various areas on a flexible basis dependent on service need. The provision will incorporate a 7-day service with shift working to enhance the therapeutic offer for service users, and will include a combination of the following hours:
* Long day – 07:30 – 20:00
* Early Shift – 07:30 – 15:30
* Mid Shift – 09:00 – 17:00
* Late Shift – 12:00 – 20:00
Role Details
Closing date: 21st September 2025
Shortlisting: 23rd September 2025
In Person Interview: 10th October 2025 (Virtual interviews will not be offered)
This position is not eligible for sponsorship set by the Home Office and the skilled worker visa occupation list. If you are currently a visa holder and your visa status expires, we may be required to terminate your employment in compliance with immigration regulations.
Core Values
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
Benefits
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including:
* Increased 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 proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. BDCFT is committed to environmental and social sustainability through our Green Plan. All staff are encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Right to Work and Sponsorship
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 candidates best interest to apply as soon as possible. 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 you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager of any changes to your right to work status. This position is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust's eligibility criteria; the Trust is not responsible for ensuring continued employment beyond visa expiration. You must maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout your employment. Any change in your right-to-work status may impact your eligibility for employment and you should inform your Line Manager and provide necessary documentation promptly.
Final note: This position is not eligible for sponsorship set by the Home Office and the skilled worker visa occupation list. If you are currently a visa holder and your visa status expires, we may be required to terminate your employment in compliance with immigration regulations. LNKD1_UKTJ
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