Job Description

Team Leader - Early Intervention in Psychosis Assessment Team

Band:

Band 7

Location:

Culture Fusion, Bradford City Centre

Hours:

Full-time Position 37.5 Hours

Interview Date:

Week commencing 27th October (may be subject to change)

Bradford Early Intervention Psychosis (EIP) Service is a nationally recognised, high-performing service delivering specialist care across Bradford and Districts through locality-based teams. We are seeking an innovative, motivated, and enthusiastic Team Leader to join our EIP Assessment Team, providing leadership and clinical oversight in a dynamic and supportive environment.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a well-established team of experienced mental health professionals. The Assessment Team focuses on individuals presenting with a possible first episode psychosis or those identified as being at risk (At Risk Mental States). You will be responsible for:

Leading and managing a multidisciplinary team Providing clinical supervision and operational oversight Networking with key stakeholders across Bradford, Aire and Wharfe Supporting service development and maintaining high standards of care

Closing date:

05/11/2025 - midnight

Shortlisting date:

06/11/2025

Interview date:

20/11/2025 TBC



The team focus is on specialist assessment for individuals presenting with a possible first episode psychosis and those at risk of developing psychosis (At Risk Mental States). The successful applicant will provide leadership, managerial and supervisory responsibility. Given the nature of the work, the role involves close networking with key stakeholders across the Bradford, Aire and Wharfe localities.



Priority areas for this post will be agreed annually via the appraisal process.

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:

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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.



The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received



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.