Clinical Leader: Older People’s Mental Health

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage increases

Health and wellbeing support

Development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Armed Forces Bronze Award

Job summary

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an inspirational Clinical Manager to lead Older People’s Mental Health Services. You will provide clinical leadership, drive service improvement and manage day-to-day operations across a defined portfolio to ensure safe, effective and person-centred care.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, partner organisations and senior management to develop pathways, maintain governance, and involve patients and families in care decisions.

Qualifications

• Lead the day-to-day management of Older People's Mental Health Services, excluding Bracken Ward.
• Provide visible leadership, clinical expertise and operational oversight to multidisciplinary teams.
• Support staff development and foster a positive culture where colleagues feel empowered.
• Champion collaboration, continuous improvement and shared decision-making.
• Accountable for delivery within defined portfolio across Older People's Mental Health Services.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor and facilitate delivery of high-quality services within contracting constraints.
• Ensure services meet internal and national quality standards and governance is in place.
• Support annual planning, cost efficiency and service development opportunities.
• Lead clinical leadership across defined portfolio and partnership with senior management.
• Promote patient, carer and family involvement in care decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Operational oversight

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an inspirational Clinical Manager to lead Older People’s Mental Health Services. You will provide clinical leadership, drive service improvement and manage day-to-day operations across a defined portfolio to ensure safe, effective and person-centred care.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, partner organisations and senior management to develop pathways, maintain governance, and involve patients and families in care decisions.