Programme Manager - Acute Crisis and Liaison

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bradford is seeking a Programme Manager to lead Crisis and Liaison Mental Health Services. The successful candidate will oversee the integration of services, drive improvements, and collaborate with key partners to enhance community mental health support. This role requires strong leadership skills and expertise in crisis management. Full-time position with a competitive salary between £55,690 to £62,682 per annum.

Benefits

Increased mileage rates

Health and wellbeing support

Development and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health services management.
• Expertise in delivering community-based supports.
• Strong understanding of crisis intervention strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Integration and Transformation Programme for mental health services.
• Drive service improvement initiatives in mental health support.
• Work collaboratively with partners to enhance community services.

Skills

Crisis management

Strategic planning

Leadership and people management

Collaboration with healthcare partners

Digital innovation

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

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.

Main duties

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.

About us

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

We offer

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.

Details

• Date posted: 26 September 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 8a
• Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year Per Annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 453-24-6634414
• Job locations: Shipley, Saltaire Road, Bradford, BD18 3LD

Job responsibilities

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 Trusts 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 may impact your eligibility for employment. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status 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.

Disclosures

• Disclosures and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure check is required.
• Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. For information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer details

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Shipley, Saltaire Road, Bradford, BD18 3LD