Staff Nurse RMNNHS AfC : Band 5

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health care provider in Bradford is seeking a passionate Staff Nurse to join Bracken & Heather Ward at the Airedale Centre for Mental Health. The role involves providing high-quality, evidence-based nursing care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and supporting the development of service users. Candidates must have a Registered Mental Nursing Certificate and relevant experience in mental health settings. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for continuous learning and career progression.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing support packages

Access to training and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Registered with NMC in mental health nursing or learning disabilities.
• Experience in mental health settings is essential.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based care as a named nurse.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care plans.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Decision-making skills

Empathetic approach

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Mental Nursing Certificate (RMN)

Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD)

Job description

Job Overview

Staff Nurse – Band 5 - Bracken & Heather Ward at Airedale Centre for Mental Health

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you a passionate and dedicated Mental Health Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and forward‑thinking team? At Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to delivering outstanding care and creating the best place to work.

This is your chance to work on Bracken or Heather Ward at the Airedale Centre for Mental Health – where every day brings new challenges and the opportunity to make a real impact on people’s lives.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver safe, high‑quality, evidence‑based care as a named nurse
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care plans
• Take responsibility for the ward on shift, ensuring safety and positive patient experience
• Work collaboratively within a multi‑disciplinary team
• Empower service users and advocate for their choice

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Mental Nursing Certificate (RMN) or Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD)
• Experience in mental health settings (placement or substantive)
• Excellent communication and decision‑making skills
• A positive, adaptable and empathetic approach
• Commitment to professional development and team working

Main Duties of the Job

Live our values: Be part of a Trust that truly embodies its values – We Care, We Listen, We Deliver.

Grow your skills: Access outstanding training and development opportunities.

Supportive environment: Work within a team that prioritises wellbeing and collaboration.

Career progression: Explore opportunities to advance your career within a leading NHS Trust.

Flexible working: Join our Staff Bank to work additional hours across Trust services.

Award‑winning programmes: Benefit from leadership and personal development initiatives designed to help you thrive.

We also welcome applications from students and newly qualified nurses. At Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, we offer InsideOut – a bespoke 12‑month preceptorship programme delivered by our team and external partners. This programme provides protected time to develop essential behaviours and skills, guided by our vision and values. You’ll build confidence, gain a strong support network, and develop the tools to deliver outstanding care and succeed in your chosen career.

To find out more about our Trust please visit our website Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust - About us (bdct.nhs.uk)

Please note: Staff are required to work across all ward areas to support the patient pathway.

Closing Date: 27th November 2025

Shortlisting Date: W/C 1st December

Interview Date: TBC

Working for our Organisation

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 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.

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 is 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 is 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.

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

• Registered Mental Nursing Certificate (RMN) or Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD)
• Current Registration on part 3 or part 13 of NMC register

Desirable Criteria

• ENB 998 or other teaching certificate.
• Accredited counselling course or equivalent.

Training

Essential Criteria

• Willingness to undergo education and training for both practice and service need
• Willingness to work towards professional and performance objectives
• Contribute to education / training of others

Desirable Criteria

• ENB 998 or other teaching certificate.
• Accredited counselling course or equivalent.

Experience

Essential Criteria

• Experience of working in a mental health setting either substantively or through placement.
• For entry onto start of Band 5 as per qualification specification.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in relevant area of Mental Health Nursing.
• Involvement in innovative nursing practice.
• Worked as Named Nurse / Primary Nurse / Keyworker / Team leader
• Experience of being clinical adviser / supervisor to junior staff or students.
• Worked within named nurse to client group.
• Minimum of 6 months post basic experience in Mental Health (achieved by prospective duty on an acute mental health ward).

In view of Home Office Immigration Regulations all applicants must state their current immigration status, including expiry dates.

Bradford District Care Trust is an award‑winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services that have been recognised as best practice nationally. As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and / or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high‑quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.

The Trust’s purpose is to create connected communities and help people to feel as healthy as they can be at every point in their lives and 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 and provide our staff with the best place to work.

Bradford has been awarded the coveted status of UK City of Culture 2025. The year is set to deliver more than 1000 new performances and events including 365 artist commissions, a series of major arts festivals as well as exciting national and international collaborations. Its themes will be rooted in the unique heritage and character of Bradford and will reveal the magic of the district that is held in its people, its ambition, and above all, its potential.

We would welcome applicants with lived experience of providing unpaid care and / or support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, frailty, mental health problem, addiction or other health and care needs.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and in particular Bradford District Care Trust is keen to reflect the population we serve, we are currently underrepresented in terms of black and minority ethnic staff. Applications are encouraged from these groups, but it must be stressed that selection will be solely on merit and in accordance with the Trust recruitment policy.

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Applicant Requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.