Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Clinical Team Manager

The closing date is 25 July 2025

Job summary

The Proactive Support Service for Children and Young People is a newly developed service by Leeds Health and Care Partnership.

We are looking for a clinical team manager who is passionate about working with children, young people, families and carers. The Clinical Team manager will work alongside the Consultant Psychologists to provide clinical leadership and support a small team of clinicians to ensure young people and their support systems receive a timely response to meet their needs when there are escalating risks and placements are nearing point of breakdown.

The new service will work closely with and be co-located with the Corporate Parenting Team in the Council, working in an integrated way with other health and care services available to our children and young people with escalating needs. There will be a richness of clinical skills and expertise in the team, from a Consultant Psychologist, Nurses and Speech/Occupational Therapy. We are wanting forward thinking, innovative practitioners to join this new service, each must have the child and young person, their family and paid carers at the heart of what they do, and they must not be afraid of breaking down barriers, building new processes and ways of working which reflect excellent practice and partnership working across our system. Employed by LCH your role will be embed with the Local authority linking with teams supporting these children and young people.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical team manager will ensure processes are embedded and strong links are developed and nurtured with wider care teams across the partnership.

They will hold a small caseload whilst also being responsible for the operational running of the team and clinically supporting the new team alongside the Consultant Psychologist. The focus will be to work alongside the Consultant Psychologist to develop the service, key responsibilities will include: establishing working relationships with other agencies; developing co-production with young people, developing working practices for the team ensuring SOPs are in place. Lead the Quality agenda, carry out audit as required, providing performance data. The team manager will also be responsible for the line management of the team, including providing supervision, setting work plans and all ensuring all operational process are in place. The successful applicant will hold a healthcare registration (such as a NMC) and will have some understanding and experience of working with Young People and/or people who are experiencing escalating risks and placements are nearing point of breakdown.

Previous experience as a team manager would be preferable For further information email christina.edwards3@nhs.nettel: 0113 8430550 Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role. Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers of applicants is reached.

About us

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

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 having secured any other 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.

Details

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP79689C48

Job locations

Kernal House

Killingbeck Drive

Killingbeck

LS14 6UF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Proactive Support Service for Children and Young People is a newly developed service by Leeds Health and Care Partnership.

We are looking for a clinical team manager who is passionate about working with children, young people, families and carers. The Clinical Team manager will work alongside the Consultant Psychologists to provide clinical leadership and support a small team of clinicians to ensure young people and their support systems receive a timely response to meet their needs when there are escalating risks and placements are nearing point of breakdown.

The new service will work closely with and be co-located with the Corporate Parenting Team in the Council, working in an integrated way with other health and care services available to our children and young people with escalating needs. There will be a richness of clinical skills and expertise in the team, from a Consultant Psychologist, Nurses and Speech/Occupational Therapy. We are wanting forward thinking, innovative practitioners to join this new service, each must have the child and young person, their family and paid carers at the heart of what they do, and they must not be afraid of breaking down barriers, building new processes and ways of working which reflect excellent practice and partnership working across our system.

Employed by LCH your role will be embed with the Local authority linking with teams supporting these children and young people.

The Clinical team manager will ensure processes are embedded and strong links are developed and nurtured with wider care teams across the partnership. They will hold a small caseload whilst also being responsible for the operational running of the team and clinically supporting the new team alongside the Consultant Psychologist.

The focus will be to work alongside the Consultant Psychologist to develop the service, key responsibilities will include: establishing working relationships with other agencies; developing co-production with young people, developing working practices for the team ensuring SOPs are in place. Lead the Quality agenda, carry out audit as required, providing performance data. The team manager will also be responsible for the line management of the team, including providing supervision, setting work plans and all ensuring all operational process are in place.

The successful applicant will hold a healthcare registration (such as a NMC) and will have some understanding and experience of working with Young People and/or people who are experiencing escalating risks and placements are nearing point of breakdown.

Previous experience as a team manager would be preferable

For further information email christina.edwards3@nhs.nettel: 0113 8430550

Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.

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

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

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 having secured any other 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Proactive Support Service for Children and Young People is a newly developed service by Leeds Health and Care Partnership.

We are looking for a clinical team manager who is passionate about working with children, young people, families and carers. The Clinical Team manager will work alongside the Consultant Psychologists to provide clinical leadership and support a small team of clinicians to ensure young people and their support systems receive a timely response to meet their needs when there are escalating risks and placements are nearing point of breakdown.

The new service will work closely with and be co-located with the Corporate Parenting Team in the Council, working in an integrated way with other health and care services available to our children and young people with escalating needs. There will be a richness of clinical skills and expertise in the team, from a Consultant Psychologist, Nurses and Speech/Occupational Therapy. We are wanting forward thinking, innovative practitioners to join this new service, each must have the child and young person, their family and paid carers at the heart of what they do, and they must not be afraid of breaking down barriers, building new processes and ways of working which reflect excellent practice and partnership working across our system.

Employed by LCH your role will be embed with the Local authority linking with teams supporting these children and young people.

The Clinical team manager will ensure processes are embedded and strong links are developed and nurtured with wider care teams across the partnership. They will hold a small caseload whilst also being responsible for the operational running of the team and clinically supporting the new team alongside the Consultant Psychologist.

The focus will be to work alongside the Consultant Psychologist to develop the service, key responsibilities will include: establishing working relationships with other agencies; developing co-production with young people, developing working practices for the team ensuring SOPs are in place. Lead the Quality agenda, carry out audit as required, providing performance data. The team manager will also be responsible for the line management of the team, including providing supervision, setting work plans and all ensuring all operational process are in place.

The successful applicant will hold a healthcare registration (such as a NMC) and will have some understanding and experience of working with Young People and/or people who are experiencing escalating risks and placements are nearing point of breakdown.

Previous experience as a team manager would be preferable

For further information email christina.edwards3@nhs.nettel: 0113 8430550

Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.

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

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

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 having secured any other 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

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Kernal House

Killingbeck Drive

Killingbeck

LS14 6UF


Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Kernal House

Killingbeck Drive

Killingbeck

LS14 6UF


Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Team Manager

Kay Jeffferies

kay.jefferies@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP79689C48

Job locations

Kernal House

Killingbeck Drive

Killingbeck

LS14 6UF


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