Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Band 7 Team Leader to join the Airedale Home Based Treatment Team Service based at the Airedale Centre for mental health to cover secondment for 12 months



The Intensive Home treatment operates 24/7 to provide responsive mental health care in the community setting, delivered by experienced and established multidisciplinary team. We aim to provide an alternative to hospital admission and care for service users in the least restrictive way. As a Trust, we are committed to our services delivering models that are clinically led and in alliance with our voluntary care partners.

Closing Date:

07/12/2025

Shortlisting Date:

10/12/2025

Interview Date:

TBC



As the successful candidate working 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday, you will be enthusiastic, flexible and committed to enabling robust operational delivery of high-quality mental health care in the community setting. As an experienced and strong leader, you will bring with you a range of experiences in leading a mental health team. As well as previous knowledge home-based treatment mental health service and a good knowledgebase of acute care. Your personal attributes will enable you to effectively lead a dynamic and diverse team of practitioners and work positively with the multidisciplinary leadership team to shape the service going forwards.

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.



This position is not eligible for sponsorship set by the Home Office and the skilled worker visa occupation list.



If you are currently a visa holder and your visa status expires, we may be required to terminate your employment in compliance with immigration regulations.



Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more 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 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.