Job Description

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.



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:

9th November 2025

Shortlisting Date:

10th November 2025

Interview Date:

21st November 2025 (Subject to change)

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.



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.



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.