Job summary The Senior Clinical Lead Nurse provides specialist knowledge and experience working with people with learning disabilities, mental health, and behaviours that challenge. The role will provide clinical leadership to the Learning Disability Najurally Centre assessment and treatment unit (ATU), providing their expertise and advice on shift on clinical risk and mental health assessment, formulation, care planning for people requiring admission to the Najurally Centre. The role involves recognising the importance of collaboration and effective teamwork in providing optimal patient care. The Senior Clinical Lead Nurse will form positive relationships and open lines of communication with other healthcare providers, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration, actively contribute to care conferences, case discussions and interdisciplinary meetings, sharing insights and ensuring a holistic approach to patient care working on shift with members of the Multi-disciplinary team. Main duties of the job You will develop and use flexible and innovative approaches to practice that are appropriate to the needs of the client group, and which are in line with the goals of the Trust and wider integrated care system (ICS). Provide direct clinical care and act as a role model for exemplary nursing practice in the Najurally Centre and across the wider ICS. Support on shift in and out of hours collaborating with the ward manager and ANPs, providing expertise and specialist knowledge in collaboration with the ward manager to manage, risk, safeguarding, patient safety, and staff well-being. Be a member of the learning disability locality collective leadership team and responsible for the delivery of safe and effective nursing practice across the inpatient pathways You will develop standard operating procedures and be responsible for communicating these policies within the team. Closing Date: 27th February 2025 Shortlisting Date:28th February 2025 Interview Date: 7th March 2025 About us 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. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 453-25-7011140 Job locations Lynfield Mount Hospital Najurally Centre Bradford BD96DP Job description Job 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 Trusts 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. Job description Job 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 Trusts 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 Registered Nurse Learning Disability/Mental Health Current NMC Registration Degree qualification or equivalent Evidence of CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Mentorship sign off Qualification or equivalent Desirable Relevant Teaching Qualification Clinical supervision qualification Undertaken modules that support an Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification in mental health. Leadership qualification/training MSc in advanced clinical nursing Advanced Nursing practice; and/or specific modules relevant to area of practice Positive behavioural support training Training Essential Evidence of additional training in PBS, Mental health and risk management & safeguarding and leadership Experience Essential Have experience clinically leading a team of staff, supporting, development and working with an MDT Experience of working with individuals with complex health needs and behaviours that challenge. Experience of managing and implementing risk plans whilst working independently and within a team Experience working with safeguarding concerns and ability to demonstrate leadership on this area. Experience in supervision of clinical staff Desirable Teaching, training and/or supervision of clinical staff Experience of working in inpatient settings. Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment. Knowledge and Skills Essential In-depth knowledge of Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation. Understanding of the specific health needs of people with a learning disability. In-depth knowledge of current philosophies and legislation in Learning Disability Practice and good communication skills to support and improve practice in line with national policies. Knowledge of up-to-date nursing practices. Demonstrate an ability to lead and motivate a team Demonstrate a high level of clinical skill, clinical assessment and hold an in-depth knowledge of risk management, positive behavioural support, and mental health within the learning disability population. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Learning Disability/Mental Health Current NMC Registration Degree qualification or equivalent Evidence of CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Mentorship sign off Qualification or equivalent Desirable Relevant Teaching Qualification Clinical supervision qualification Undertaken modules that support an Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification in mental health. Leadership qualification/training MSc in advanced clinical nursing Advanced Nursing practice; and/or specific modules relevant to area of practice Positive behavioural support training Training Essential Evidence of additional training in PBS, Mental health and risk management & safeguarding and leadership Experience Essential Have experience clinically leading a team of staff, supporting, development and working with an MDT Experience of working with individuals with complex health needs and behaviours that challenge. Experience of managing and implementing risk plans whilst working independently and within a team Experience working with safeguarding concerns and ability to demonstrate leadership on this area. Experience in supervision of clinical staff Desirable Teaching, training and/or supervision of clinical staff Experience of working in inpatient settings. Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment. Knowledge and Skills Essential In-depth knowledge of Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation. Understanding of the specific health needs of people with a learning disability. In-depth knowledge of current philosophies and legislation in Learning Disability Practice and good communication skills to support and improve practice in line with national policies. Knowledge of up-to-date nursing practices. Demonstrate an ability to lead and motivate a team Demonstrate a high level of clinical skill, clinical assessment and hold an in-depth knowledge of risk management, positive behavioural support, and mental health within the learning disability population. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Lynfield Mount Hospital Najurally Centre Bradford BD96DP Employer's website https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)