Job summary
We are recruiting Band 5 Staff Nurses to join Clover Ward, our mixed-sex Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) based at Lynfield Mount Hospital.

Clover Ward is supported by a dedicated multi-disciplinary team (MDT), including Nursing, Psychology, Occupational Therapy and Consultant Psychiatry, working collaboratively to provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients requiring intensive mental health support.

As a Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. You will also take delegated responsibility for the management of the ward on a shift-by-shift basis, including supporting and supervising support staff.

We are committed to supporting your development and offer award-winning leadership and personal development programmes to help you progress in your career.

Staff are required to work across ward areas within the service where needed to support the patient pathway. You will also have the opportunity to work additional hours through the Trust Staff Bank across a range of services.

Closing Date: 22nd November 2026
Shortlisting Date: W/C 23rd November 2026
Assessment Centre Date: w/c 14th December 2026

Main duties of the job
As a Band 5 Staff Nurse on Clover Ward, you will:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate safe, person-centred care, acting as named nurse for allocated patients.
• Undertake ongoing risk assessment and management, supporting patients with complex mental health needs in a PICU environment.
• Administer medication safely and undertake appropriate clinical nursing interventions in line with professional standards.
• Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team, patients, families and carers to develop and review individualised care plans.
• Promote safe, least restrictive practice, safeguarding, equality, dignity and patients' rights.
• Take delegated responsibility for the day-to-day management of the ward during shifts, supporting the effective coordination of care.
• Provide supervision, support and guidance to junior staff, support workers and students.
• Support patients to develop their independence, understanding and involvement in their own care and recovery.
• Work in accordance with the NMC Code and relevant Trust policies, maintaining high standards of professional practice.

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 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.

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.

Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 453-26-8375017

Job 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 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 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.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Nurse & Midwifery Council (NMC) active registration appropriate to the role.
• Specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant practical experience

Desirable

• Teaching/Assessing in clinical practice.

Experience
Essential

• Understanding as a Staff Nurse within this service area
• Experience of managing patients with long term conditions
• Understanding and/or experience of interagency working
• Evidence own ability to turn research into practice to meet patient/client needs.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching/mentoring students and/or junior staff.
• Previous experience of health care
• 6 months' staff nurse experience.
• Knowledge of specialised nursing practices specific to this service area
• Demonstrates an understanding of Leadership and Management skills

Training
Essential

• To abide by all professional and performance objectives

Desirable

• Experience of organising educational sessions for pre-registration nursing students/patients as individuals or groups

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Clover Ward - Lynfield Mount Hospital, Lynfield Mount Hospital, Bradford, BD9 6DP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager Caitlin Puddicombe 01274363214