Clinical & Operational Lead - Lynfield Mount Redevelopment

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Bradford is seeking a Clinical & Operational Lead to lead the redevelopment of Lynfield Mount Hospital. The role includes providing strategic leadership, managing budgets, and ensuring workforce readiness. Candidates should have a master's degree and extensive NHS leadership experience. The position offers a commitment to flexible working and various benefits.

Benefits

Increased mileage rates

Health and wellbeing support

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered professional (e.g., NMC, HCPC) required.
• Extensive senior management and clinical leadership experience within the NHS or similar.
• Strong track record in service transformation and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of clinical service models and operational strategies.
• Oversee workforce preparation and training for staff and users.
• Ensure patient safety and quality improvement throughout the programme.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Change management

Communication

Project Management

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to support the redevelopment of Lynfield Mount Hospital. 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 shape and deliver new clinical service models, oversee the safe transition of services into newly built and refurbished facilities, and ensure workforce readiness and engagement throughout the programme. This role requires close collaboration with Estates and Facilities, clinical teams, service users, and external partners to ensure the redevelopment meets clinical and operational needs.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

About the Trust and Values

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. Our core values: We Care, We Listen, We Deliver. We are committed to flexible working arrangements and offer a range of benefits including increased mileage rates, health and wellbeing support, development opportunities, and more. We also pledge support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We are dedicated to environmental and social sustainability through our Green Plan; staff are encouraged to participate in training and quality improvement across all service areas.

Note

The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.