Vacancy Introduction
We are delighted to request applications from within the LMWS NHS TT partnership to a Step 2 and a Step 3 Clinical Lead.
The Step 2 opportunity is ideal for a qualified PWP / Senior PWP and the Step 3 opportunity is ideal for a qualified Step 3 therapist looking to take on a new leadership role, to develop their skills and contribute to the current and future direction of the service.
Both would be suited to someone with a strong clinical background and good understanding of the NHSTT stepped care model and modalities used within NHSTT, as well as an understanding of clinical governance and service improvement.
Support will be given via an excellent team of clinical leads and clinical head of service, as well as operational colleagues and leads in all partnership organisations. We strongly support applications from people from diverse backgrounds, recognising that there is a lack of diversity at leadership level in NHSTT/ LMWS.
LCH also has staff networks for support and to promote equity. In addition LMWS is committed to being anti-racist, to valuing lived experience, and to making reasonable adjustments for those with disabilities or neurodiversity including at interview stage. We operate a hybrid working model and interviews will be held virtually on 18th May 2026.
The post holder will work together with the Heads of Service and the Clinical Leads and Operational managers to contribute to quality clinical leadership within LMWS and prioritise work to be done in the clinical areas of quality and safety, building a positive culture and contributing to the health equity and service improvement agenda, attending relevant meetings as required.
Key elements of the post include contribution to:
Quality: clinical governance, audit, research opportunities, equality and quality impact assessments, quality challenge, evidence base for interventions, compliance with NICE guidance and other national guidance, contributing to training plans for the service and liaison with education providers, service improvement, promoting health equity and service user voice/ coproduction, advice and guidance via clinical leads inbox.
Clinical safety: incidents, complaints and concerns, risk assessments, SOPs and clinical guidance – ensuring the service is safe and effective for clients and staff
Clinical lead workstreams: including but not limited to; CPD, perinatal, long-term conditions, champions work, supervision, digital partners, wellbeing, PTSD pathway, Quality and Value workstreams, and service improvement along with partnership colleagues.
Clinical work:
Applicants will need to maintain a minimal case load of clinical work to keep their professional registration and appropriate supervision and CPD will be provided.
Please contact Jan Thomson janet.thomson2@nhs.net or Briony Nicholls Briony.nicholls@nhs.net for further discussion around any element of the role, particularly if there are any potential barriers to applying.
Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is 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
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
Please see the link below for information on Eligibility for Sponsorship from Leeds Community Healthcare Trust.
