Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 5 Staff Nurse RMN to join Clover Ward, its mixed-sex psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) at Lynfield Mount Hospital in Bradford.

The permanent, full-time post, advertised on NHS Jobs on 5 November 2026 under reference 453-26-8375017, pays £32,073 to £39,043 a year. Applications close on 22 November 2026, with shortlisting in the week beginning 23 November and an assessment centre in the week beginning 14 December 2026.

About Clover Ward

Clover Ward is based at Lynfield Mount Hospital, Heights Lane, Bradford, BD9 6DP. It provides intensive mental health care for people who need a high level of support, and is backed by a multi-disciplinary team including nursing, psychology, occupational therapy and consultant psychiatry, working together to provide high-quality, person-centred care.

The trust says staff on the ward are responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care, acting as named nurse for allocated patients. The role also involves ongoing risk assessment and management, supporting patients with complex mental health needs in a PICU environment, administering medication safely, and carrying out clinical nursing interventions in line with professional standards.

Staff nurses will work with patients, families and carers to develop and review individualised care plans, promote safe and least-restrictive practice, and uphold safeguarding, equality, dignity and patients’ rights. They will also take delegated responsibility for the day-to-day management of the ward during shifts, and provide supervision, support and guidance to junior staff, support workers and students.

Who can apply

Applicants must hold active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) appropriate to the role. The person specification also asks for specialist knowledge across the work procedures and practices of the service, an understanding of the staff nurse role, experience of managing patients with long-term conditions, and an understanding of interagency working.

Desirable experience includes teaching or mentoring students and junior staff, previous healthcare experience, at least six months’ staff nurse experience, and knowledge of specialised nursing practices specific to this area. The advert also asks for evidence of an ability to turn research into practice to meet patient needs.

The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The trust says it provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only, for applicants who require a visa, and that applicants must be able to confirm their right to work and reside in the UK.

Development and benefits

The trust says it is committed to supporting staff development, and offers leadership and personal development programmes to help staff progress in their careers. Staff are required to work across ward areas within the service where needed to support the patient pathway, and will also have the opportunity to work additional hours through the trust’s staff bank across a range of services.

Bradford District Care says its work is underpinned by its core values: We Care, We Listen and We Deliver. It says it will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to help staff balance work and home life, and offers health and wellbeing support, development and learning opportunities, and increased mileage rates for staff travelling more than 4,500 miles.

The trust also holds a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for its support for the Armed Forces, and says it is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability through its Green Plan.

Applications are made through NHS Jobs. The trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received, so the advert advises candidates to apply as soon as possible.