Clinical Team Manager

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Leeds is seeking a clinical leader to supervise teams in police custody healthcare. This full-time role requires a registered nurse or paramedic with three years of post-qualification experience and a passion for developing others. As a leader, you'll manage multidisciplinary teams, comply with NHS standards, and engage with services while driving quality improvements. Full training is provided to ensure you thrive in this rewarding environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Access to NHS discount sites

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years post-qualification experience required.
• Experience in urgent, forensic or custodial healthcare is desirable but not essential.
• Passion for developing others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams of nurses and paramedics.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision.
• Manage staffing levels and maintain compliance with NHS standards.
• Promote collaboration with Police and partner agencies.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in dynamic environments

Education

Registered nurse or paramedic qualification

Job description

Have you seen 24 Hours in Police Custody? Are you a clinical leader looking for a new challenge? Do you want to play a pivotal role in leadership in police custody healthcare and make a remarkable, positive, and lasting difference in peoples lives? If you answered yes, then this is the perfect role for you!

Main duties of the job

• Lead, support, and develop multidisciplinary teams of nurses and paramedics.
• Provide day‑to‑day clinical leadership and supervision, maintaining professional standards and compliance with NHS standards.
• Manage staffing levels, rotas and performance to ensure a resilient and responsive service.
• Promote collaborative working with Police and other partner agencies to maintain professional and respectful relationships.
• Contribute to quality improvement, clinical governance and service transformation initiatives.

About you:

You will be a registered nurse or paramedic with 3‑year post‑qualification experience, proven leadership experience, excellent communication skills and a passion for developing others. You will thrive in a dynamic environment and demonstrate a calm, fair and values‑driven approach to leadership.

The post is full time (37.5 hours per week) across a 7‑day service. Shifts are 7.5 hours and include weekend working, with some flexibility required to support service demands. Experience in urgent, forensic or custodial healthcare is desirable but not essential. Full training and ongoing professional development are provided.

Join us and be part of a service that values teamwork, professionalism and compassion while delivering high‑quality care in a challenging but rewarding environment.

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role.

Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.

About us

We are Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust. We provide a range of community‑based health services across the whole city, treating people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and working in partnership with other local trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

Our culture is based on deeply held values, and we focus on delivering high‑quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job: generous annual leave, access to NHS discount sites and a range of other benefits. Full details are available on our website.

Right to Work: This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK—either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or with a relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Person Specification

General requirements: Please refer to the job description above.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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