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Clinical ManagerNHS

Bradford, BD18 3LD Permanent £57,528 to £64,750
Posted 9 October 2026 Closing date 23 October 2026
Checked 24 hours ago · still listed on NHS Jobs Closes in 5 days · 23 Oct 2026
Saltaire Rail Station (0.1 miles, direct) Ingrow West (Keighley & Worth Valley Railway) (5.2 miles, direct) Bradford Interchange Bus Station (3.7 miles, direct)

Job summary

Are you an experienced and compassionate leader with a passion for delivering outstanding mental health care for older people? We are seeking a motivated Clinical Manager to provide clinical and operational leadership across our Older People's Mental Health Services.

In this key role, you will provide visible leadership, clinical expertise and operational oversight to multidisciplinary teams, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care. You will support and develop staff while fostering a positive culture where colleagues feel empowered to deliver their best.

As Clinical Manager, you will lead the day-to-day management of Older People's Mental Health Services, excluding Bracken Ward. Working closely with colleagues and partner organisations, you will help develop innovative clinical pathways that improve outcomes and experiences for patients and their families.

You will champion collaboration, continuous improvement and shared decision-making, ensuring patients, carers and relatives are actively involved in care and treatment decisions.

We are looking for an inspirational leader who can build strong relationships, drive service improvement and promote a positive 'can-do' approach. You will be committed to delivering high-quality care, leading teams through change and ensuring services remain responsive to the needs of local communities.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will, in conjunction with senior management: be accountable for the delivery of Older People's Mental Health Services within a defined portfolio:

o Older People's Community Mental Health Teamso Dementia Assessment Unit (DAU)o Older People's Response Team (OPR Team)

The portfolio of services may be subject to change within the future as determined by the Trust senior management team.

? Manage, maintain, monitor and facilitate the delivery of a high quality service in the most efficient and effective manner within existing constraints and within the parameters set out within the contracting agreement between the Trust and its commissioning bodies.? Deliver high quality services to provide assurance that services meet the appropriate internal and national quality standards and appropriate clinical governance arrangements are implemented to promote best practice.? Undertake an active role in the Foundation Trust ensuring services can demonstrate continuous improvement in both quality and cost efficiency.? In conjunction with senior management support the development of the Trust's corporate planning cycles and aspirations and service development opportunities within defined portfolio.? To be the responsible clinical manager for Older People's Mental Health Services within defined areas of responsibility across the Trust.

Closing Date: 28th October 26

Shortlisting Date: 29th - 30th October 26

Interview Date: 9th & 11th November 26 (Subject to change)

Job description

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

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.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work andresidein 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 theexpirationof 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 youmaintainthe 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 visaexpiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, mayimpactyour eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work statusimmediatelyand to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visain 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.

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 > 4500

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

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