Talking Therapies Team Managernhs Afc: Band 7

Bradford District Care Nhs Foundation Trust; Aberford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Increased mileage rates for > 4500

Health and wellbeing support packages

Internal and external development and 

Plus many more.

Defence Employer Recognition Bronze A​

Job summary

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive Team Manager for Talking Therapies. The role involves taking operational responsibility for a team, providing strong leadership, and supporting professional development within the service across Bradford, Shipley and Keighley.

The post requires operational management experience in mental health; while prior Talking Therapies experience is helpful, it is not essential.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Mental Health or core profession, or equivalent management experience.
• Minimum two years post-qualification experience in mental health services.
• Experience in line management and clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership and support delivery of a high-quality, responsive service.
• Line management and support the clinical and professional development of staff.
• Build strong partnerships with GPs, secondary/tertiary care teams and voluntary sector to promote joined-up care.

Skills

Team leadership

Line management

Mental health

Clinical supervision

Education

Mental health qualification or core profession (e.g. Dip SW, CBT, PWP Counselling)

Job description

Job overview

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic leader looking for an exciting opportunity within Talking Therapies?

We are looking for a dedicated Team Manager to join our leadership team on a 6-month secondment or fixed-term contract.

You will take operational responsibility for one of our established teams, providing strong and supportive leadership while working collaboratively with colleagues across the service. As Talking Therapies covers the whole district, you may also provide leadership support across our localities when required, with main bases in Bradford, Shipley and Keighley.

Working closely with the Service Manager and Clinical Manager, you will have responsibility for line management and supporting the clinical and professional development of your team.

We are looking for someone with operational management and mental health experience. Previous experience within Talking Therapies would be beneficial but is not essential.

This is an exciting time to join our service. We have a strong focus on staff wellbeing and continuous professional development, alongside opportunities to get involved in service improvement, development, marketing and promotion.

If you’re passionate about leadership, developing people and helping shape high-quality mental health services, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 10th November 2026
Shortlisting Date: 11th November 2026
Interview Date: 19th November 2026

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have managerial and supervisory responsibility for the Talking Therapies team, providing effective leadership and supporting the delivery of a high-quality, responsive service.

Working closely with the Service Manager and Clinical Manager, you will have responsibility for line management and will support the clinical and professional development of staff within the team.

You will build and maintain strong working relationships with key partners across the locality, including GPs, secondary and tertiary care teams and voluntary sector organisations, helping to promote joined-up and effective care for service users.

Alongside other Team Managers, you will contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the Talking Therapies service, supporting the delivery of an integrated, flexible and person-centred service that complements wider health and care provision.

You will also contribute to service priorities and undertake other appropriate duties and responsibilities that are commensurate with the band and level of the post.

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 > 4500
• 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Right to Work in the UK

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.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s 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, 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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Qualification in Mental Health e.g. Dip SW, CBT, PWP Counselling or a core profession OR Significant experience of management and leadership within a mental health service

Desirable criteria

• TT Qualification.
• Leadership training.
• Teaching (clinical practice) qualification/certificate or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Minimum of two years post qualification experience of working in mental health services
• Evidence of significant post qualification training in relevant areas
• Experience of line management of a clinical team including allocation and monitoring of workload
• Experience of receiving / providing clinical supervision

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in an NHS Talking Therapy service
• Experience of involving service users and carers and actively incorporating their experiences

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate an understanding of the relevant area of mental health practise.
• Specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant practical experience.

Desirable criteria

• Awareness of a range of psychological therapy modalities/professions and implications for practice, professional development.

Applicant requirements

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.