Clinical & Operational Lead - Lynfield Mount Redevelopment

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bradford is seeking a Clinical & Operational Lead to drive the redevelopment of Lynfield Mount Hospital. The role involves strategic leadership for clinical service models and oversight of workforce readiness, ensuring alignment with Trust-wide objectives. Candidates should have extensive NHS experience and a master's degree or equivalent. This is an exciting opportunity to lead transformative change in mental health care.

Benefits

Increased mileage rates

Health and wellbeing support packages

Development and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive senior management and clinical leadership experience within the NHS or similar setting.
• Strong track record in service transformation and stakeholder engagement.
• Resilient, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of new clinical service models.
• Ensure robust governance and patient safety throughout the program.
• Manage budgets and strategic risks associated with the redevelopment.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Expert knowledge of mental health services

Education

Master's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to support us in taking forward the redevelopment of Lynfield Mount Hospital.

This is a rare opportunity to lead transformational change in mental health care, delivering modern, safe, and therapeutic environments for our service users and staff.

As Clinical & Operational Lead, you will provide strategic leadership across the clinical and operational workstreams within the redevelopment programme, ensuring alignment with Trust-wide objectives and national policy. You will be responsible for shaping and delivering new clinical service models, overseeing the safe transition of services into newly built and refurbished facilities, and ensuring workforce readiness and engagement throughout the programme. This role will require close collaboration with Estates and Facilities, clinical teams, service users, and external partners to ensure the redevelopment meets both clinical and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of new clinical service models and operational strategies.
• Oversee workforce preparation, training, and familiarisation for staff and service users.
• Ensure robust governance, patient safety, and quality improvement throughout the programme.
• Manage budgets, performance, and strategic risks associated with the redevelopment.
• Champion innovation, inclusion, and partnership working across the Trust and wider system.

What we are looking for

• Is a registered professional (e.g., NMC, HCPC) with a master's degree or equivalent experience.
• Has extensive senior management and clinical leadership experience within the NHS or similar setting.
• Demonstrates a strong track record in service transformation, change management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Has expert knowledge of mental health services, clinical governance, and NHS policy.
• Is a strategic thinker with excellent communication, project management, and influencing skills.
• Is resilient, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.

Why join us

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be a values-driven organisation. Our purpose is to create connected communities and help people feel as healthy as they can be at every point in their lives. Our vision is to connect people to the best quality care, when and where they need it, and be a national role model as an employer. This role offers the chance to be part of a transformative programme that will shape the future of mental health care in Bradford. You will work alongside passionate colleagues, system partners, and service users to deliver meaningful change. Apply now to lead one of the most exciting redevelopment programmes in the region and help us deliver outstanding care in outstanding environments.

About us and values

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:

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

Benefits and flexible working

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:

• Increased mileage rates
• 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.

Details

Date posted: 18 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8c

Salary: £76,965 to £88,682 a year per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 3 years

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 453-25-7463409

Job location: Lynfield Mount Hospital, Bradford, BD9 6DP

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Closing date: 6 October 2025

Shortlisting: 7 October 2025

Interviews: 17 October 2025 (TBC)

Right to Work and sponsorship

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. Where sponsorship is not available, the Trust cannot extend employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. You must maintain the legal right to work in the UK throughout your employment. Any change in your right-to-work status may impact your eligibility for employment and you should inform your Line Manager promptly and provide necessary documentation.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Disclosures

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 and a DBS disclosure check will be required.

Employer details

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, Lynfield Mount Hospital, Bradford, BD9 6DP