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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and compassionate Band 6 Clinical Lead to join our Dementia Assessment Unit within the Specialist Older Peoples Inpatient Services. This is a pivotal leadership role supporting older adults living with dementia who require specialist assessment, therapeutic intervention, and high-quality, person-centred care.
Closing Date: 5th January 2026
Shortlisting Date: W/C 12th January 2026
Interview Date: 27th January 2026 (Subject to change)
Key Responsibilities
* Provide advanced clinical leadership in dementia care, behavioural support, and complex needs. Lead decision-making, risk assessment, and care planning.
* Deliver specialist assessments, therapeutic interventions, and ensure person-centred, trauma-informed care. Educate and train staff to build dementia expertise and confidence.
Team Leadership
* Offer daily clinical leadership, supervision, and mentorship. Support induction, reflective practice, and staff wellbeing.
* Deliver teaching, coaching, and promote continuous development.
Care Oversight & Governance
* Maintain high standards of personal care, nutrition, mobility, and dignity.
* Lead clinical observations, escalation, safeguarding, and risk management.
* Ensure compliance with policies, CQC standards, and best practice.
End‑of‑Life Care
* Guide compassionate, dignified care, support families, and implement personalised plans.
Coordination & Communication
* Oversee admissions, discharges, documentation, and liaise with families and external teams.
* Act as key contact, promoting clear, compassionate communication.
Quality & Flexibility
* Ensure accurate records, lead audits, and drive service improvement.
* Provide leadership across wards as needed.
About You
* Registered Nurse (MH/LD), experienced in dementia care, confident in leadership, skilled in communication, and committed to person-centred care.
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
* 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 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. 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.
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.
Location: Bradford, England, United Kingdom.
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