Job overview
We welcome applications to join us at the Community Mental Health Assessment Team.
The Post Holder will be responsible for the triage/assessment of routine referrals to the assessment team, signposting to other agencies when appropriate and to the wider CMHT.
They will hold a short term caseload and be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
The post holder will provide high standards of skilled mental health care to individuals and their families. The role will include active participation in the service planning and development of the nursing and multi-disciplinary teams.
The post holder will provide clinical supervision and support to junior members of the team and actively promoting the values and policies of the service and the Trust.
The Community Mental Health Nurse will be an active member of the multi disciplinary team and will work in close co-operation with secondary and primary care based professionals, other community agencies such as Housing, Probation, Police, Children Schools & Families and other Voluntary and Third Sector Agencies.
Community Mental Health services are fully integrated teams that are operated jointly with Bradford Metropolitan District Council and all staff within the teams will be expected to deliver health and social care outcomes for service users.
Closing Date: 23rd April 2026 (Midnight)
Shortlisting Date : To Be Confirmed
Interview Date: 6th May 2026
Main duties of the job
1. To manage a caseload of clients in the community
2. To triage and assess routine referrals into the CMHT
3. To input data in the clinical information system: e.g. including risk assessments, care plans, CPA, crisis and contingency plans
4. To work as a part of duty/day co-ordinator service within the CMH AT
5. To supervise and mentor student nurses
6. To demonstrate effective networking skills and ensure a holistic approach to meet service user needs.
7. To work to ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users and their families
8. To work in partnership with service users and carers to achieve goals and to support recovery and reintegration within communities
9. To provide appropriate feedback and liaison with MDT on all aspects of service user care.
10. To ensure that agreed standards of nursing care within the team are achieved.
11. To actively participate in the flexible formats of team supervision and support.
12. To initiate, develop and assist in the trial of new ideas for the improvement of services to service users in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
13. To ensure that nursing policies are implemented and maintained
14. To comply with legal and professional requirements
15. To have ability to identify, facilitate and support developments and initiatives within the service delivery of nursing and multi-disciplinary team
16. To work within a fully integrated and jointly managed Community Mental Health Team alongside Local Authority social care staff and manager
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.
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 further details about this role.
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 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
Qualification
Essential criteria
17. Registered Professional in either Nursing (Mental Health), Social Work or Occupational Therapy, with current registration with NMC, Social Work England or HCPC.
Desirable criteria
18. Evidence of further training i.e. diploma or masters.
19. 2 years post registration experience including work including a community mental health setting.
Experience
Essential criteria
20. Experience of multi-agency and multi disciplinary working.
21. Knowledge of mental health medication management and monitoring.
Desirable criteria
22. Previous experience of working within care pathways.
23. Experience of accessing health and social care support packages for vulnerable people.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
24. Adult and Children Safeguarding.
25. Good understanding of complex mental health and social issues.
Desirable criteria
26. Local knowledge of services and service user demographic.
Skills
Essential criteria
27. High standard of communication (verbal/written).
28. Demonstrate ability to prioritise workload.
Desirable criteria
29. Experience and knowledge of working in a multicultural area
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.
In view of Home Office Immigration Regulations all applicants must state their current immigration status, including expiry dates.
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.
The Trust’s purpose is to create connected communities and help people to feel as healthy as they can be at every point in their lives and our vision is to connect people to the best quality care, when and where they need it and be a national role model as an employer and provide our staff with the best place to work.
Bradford has been awarded the coveted status of UK City of Culture 2025. The year is set to deliver more than 1000 new performances and events including 365 artist commissions, a series of major arts festivals as well as exciting national and international collaborations. Its themes will be rooted in the unique heritage and character of Bradford and will reveal the magic of the district that is held in its people, its ambition, and above all, its potential.
We would welcome applicants with lived experience of providing unpaid care and/or support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, frailty, mental health problem, addiction or other health and care needs.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and in particular Bradford District Care Trust is keen to reflect the population we serve, we are currently underrepresented in terms of black and minority ethnic staff. Applications are encouraged from these groups, but it must be stressed that selection will be solely on merit and in accordance with the Trust recruitment policy.
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.
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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.