Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the delivery of Crisis and Liaison Mental Health Services within Healthy Minds Bradford for the Bradford, Airedale and Craven Integrated Care Board (ICB). Working with Senior Responsible Officers, you will develop and align strategies and work plans across community services, establish strong governance, and coordinate delivery with partner organisations to improve quality, performance and outcomes for service users.



As programme lead for Crisis and Urgent Mental Health Care, you will shape and coordinate services so that individuals receive holistic, community-based support and seamless transitions between mental and physical health services within the crisis pathway. You will work in close partnership with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, blue-light services (Yorkshire Ambulance Service and West Yorkshire Police), and Integrated Neighbourhood Teams, strengthening local care systems and ensuring timely access to 24/7 mental health crisis services and social care.

Closing Date:

12/10/2025 midnight

Shortlisting Date:

13/10/2025

Interview Date:

6/11/2025



This is an exciting opportunity to provide programme management leadership within Healthy Minds Bradford for the Bradford, Airedale and Craven place at West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB).

As Programme Manager for Crisis and Liaison Mental Health Services, you will:



Lead and coordinate the Integration and Transformation Programme for crisis and liaison mental health, ensuring delivery of agreed objectives across the whole health and care system. Drive service improvement by applying expert crisis and liaison mental-health skills to design, manage and deliver strengthened urgent and community-based mental health support. Promote embed neighbourhood-based care, supporting Integrated Neighbourhood Teams to provide holistic, person-centred mental health services and seamless links with primary care - and supporting the National Integrated Neighbourhood Programme for which Bradford District and Craven is an early implementer site. Work collaboratively with a wide range of partners, most notably Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT) alongside service users, clinicians, voluntary and community sector colleagues and local authority representatives. Embed neighbourhood-based care, supporting Integrated Neighbourhood Teams to provide holistic, person-centred mental health services and seamless links with primary care. Champion digital innovation to streamline services, improve data sharing and reduce duplication across the system.

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.