Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Training
Completion of SCM Basic Training and ongoing professional development and attendance at 12 group supervision sessions, with presentation of clinical material in at least five
- Training
Demonstrated competence in SCM assessment, formulation, therapy modules, and collaborative care planning
- Training
Teaching (clinical practice) qualification/certificate or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge
Able to contain, explore and formulate an understanding of high levels of distress both directly with patients and indirectly via supervision or case reviews with other staff.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of best practice approaches in working with CEN, risk assessment and safety planning
- Knowledge
Knowledge of evidenced based psychological therapies.
- Experience
Clinical experience in delivering SCM with a minimum of four patients, covering the Initial, Treatment, and Ending phases
- Experience
Significant experience of providing clinical care to people with complex emotional needs and trauma – at least 3 years post qualification
- Experience
Experience of Service Development or Clinical/pathway leadership experience.
- Qualification
BSc or MSc in a core profession (Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Social work). or Doctorate level training in clinical or applied psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical, psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology. If *BSc - working towards or prepared to undertake a master’s degree programme. AND Registration with a professional body e.g. Health & Care Professions Council, NMC, Social Work England OR Specialist post graduate training to masters level or equivalent in a psychotherapeutic modality - including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Systemic Therapy AND Accreditation from a recognised Psychological Therapy body e.g. BABCP,BACP (accredited membership), UKCP, HCPC via: (a) Professional route; requiring previous mental health qualification e.g. Clin. Psych., RMN, Dip. SW. or (b) where applicable, the KSA (knowledge, skills and attitude) route.
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Training
SCM Supervisor Training
- Training
Supervision (clinical) qualification/certificate or equivalent experience.
- Experience
Clinical experience in delivering SCM with a minimum of eight patients, covering the Initial, Treatment, and Ending phases
- Experience
Experience of managing people
- Qualification
Leadership Qualification
Job overview
Are you passionate about ensuring better outcomes for people with complex emotional needs? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified Mental Health Practitioner who is highly experienced in working with service users with complex emotional needs. You will provide operational leadership in the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of the Complex Emotional Needs (CEN) Pathway, working in collaboration with service users, carers, front line staff, clinical leads and operational managers across services for Bradford, Aire Wharfe and Craven.
Closing Date: 1st November 2026 at midnight
Shortlisting Date: 4th November 2026
Interview Date: 18th November 2026
Main duties of the job
- Lead the operational delivery and implementation of the Complex Emotional Needs (CEN) Pathway, ensuring safe, effective and recovery-focused care.
- Work closely with the CEN Clinical Lead, clinical leads, operational managers and partner agencies to support pathway development and delivery.
- Support the delivery of a sustainable system-wide training programme for the CEN Pathway.
- Contribute to a standardised framework for individuals with high-intensity service use.
- Develop and implement multi-agency response plans for high-risk and high-frequency service users.
- Support the reduction of inappropriate Section 136 detentions, unnecessary A&E attendances and avoidable hospital admissions through coordinated care planning.
- Act as Clinical Lead for Structured Clinical Management (SCM).
- Coordinate, deliver and supervise SCM within the CEN Pathway, ensuring compliance with governance and best practice standards.
- Provide consultation, supervision and training to staff supporting the pathway and SCM delivery.
- Hold operational management responsibility for CEN Practitioners.
- Maintain clinical expertise through the provision of direct clinical care in line with evidence-based SCM practice.
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.
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.
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This advert is for Complex Emotional Needs Pathway Operational Lead with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust in Bradford, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Operations manager role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Nov 2026.
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