Would you like to take up a position in a fast-paced service , working with hard working and committed clinical staff ?
A position has become available for an operational lead to join the Unplanned care portfolio in Adult Physical Health Services. The role includes responsibility for the leadership and management of the community service.
Closing- 31st August 2026
Shortlisting- 1st September 2026
Interview- 14th September 2026
Main duties include day-to-day operations providing a managerial link into the team of advanced practitioners, community team leader, district nurses, staff nurses, health care support workers, supporting the teams to deliver high quality safe care by ensuring teams have what they need to undertake their duties . The role requires you work closely with the portfolio lead in ensuring the delivery of safe caring responsive effective well-led services which run 24/7. Being part of the escalation system and utilising appropriate systems to escalate concerns and risks . The operational lead is also key in leading pieces of work including learning reviews and action planning to support the service to learn from errors and implement required changes.
The role also includes other requirements such as:
Complaints investigations
HR investigations
Budget management alongside the portfolio lead
Be part of the on-call rota for the Trust
Developing new initiatives in line with Trust values and increasing productivity.
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.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more 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.
