3 Contract, Charity / Voluntary jobs in Halifax, Calderdale

We have an exciting opportunity within Older people Mental Health Services for an Interim Clinical Lead on Bracken Ward (Mixed ward 65+) at Airedale Centre Mental Health. We are looking for someone who is prepared to lead creatively, committed to improving patient, family and carer experience, and who will lead and motivate the team to strive for continuous improvement through the development of pathways with across Mental Health Services and with partner organisations , voluntary and community sectors. Areas of focus will include creating a safe and caring culture, quality and safety agendas, safer staffing, meeting key performance indicators, supporting with audits, lessons learnt and enabling development of the team. Our specialized team includes registered mental health nurses, healthcare support workers, physiotherapists, activity coordinators, occupational therapists, ward consultant and ward doctors who will help support patients with personal care and structuring their day to support in the journey of recovery.,

• To provide clinical expertise and leadership to all staff
• To support medical staff and ensure MDT attendance at CPAs etc
• To ensure the service meets quality standards set locally, regionally and nationally
• To be the lead for audit and data submissions for the service
• To provide relevant training and education as required/requested by the service
• To co-ordinate the programme for trainees on the ward such as Associate Nurses, Student Social Workers and Nursing Students
• To lead on service developments, including planning, implementation and evaluation
• To contribute to data collection and analysis locally and regionally
• Proactively oversee the care navigation of service users, assessing care programmes to enable the service user to maintain independence and to facilitate discharge
• To work with the discharge co-ordinator to ensure complex care packages are managed in a timely manner and escalate any difficulties
• To seek and develop innovative and pioneering ways of working collaboratively with healthcare professionals
• To establish close working relationships with professionals in and out of the acute care settings, 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 : Additional cost of living payments for bands 1 - 7 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

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. 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., 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 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 candidates best interest to apply as soon as possible. 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. 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.