Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated Band 7 Clinical Lead Nurse to join our expanding community services across Leeds.
In partnership with Leeds City Council and the GP Confederation, we are mobilising a new model of care delivering short-term intermediate care beds across four sites. This is a pivotal leadership role at the forefront of transforming services, improving patient outcomes, and supporting care closer to home.
We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking nurse with a strong background in community or intermediate care, and a passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
You will provide clinical leadership across all bed bases, ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate care for patients.
The role requires strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and system partners, alongside a focus on service improvement and innovation.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert clinical leadership across all bed bases, ensuring safe, effective, high-quality patient care
- Lead and support multi-disciplinary team (MDT) working, promoting a strong Home First approach
- Drive service improvement and innovation, supporting delivery of key performance indicators (KPIs), including reduced length of stay and timely discharge
- Ensure clinical governance, safety, and quality standards are consistently maintained
- Support staff through supervision, development, and leadership, fostering a positive and inclusive team culture
- Work collaboratively with system partners including Leeds City Council, GPs, and wider community services
Person Specification
We are looking for someone who is:
- A registered nurse (NMC) with significant experience in community or intermediate care
- A confident and effective leader, able to influence, motivate, and develop teams
- Passionate about integrated working and delivering care closer to home
- Skilled in clinical decision-making, risk management, and service improvement
- Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Committed to maintaining high standards of patient safety, quality, and experience
Additional Requirements
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential due to travel across multiple sites in Leeds
About us
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
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: 04 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: VPC6EC143C
- Job locations: Leeds Community Healthcare Trust, Leeds, LS21 2LY, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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This advert is for Band 7 Nurse Clinical Lead with Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust in Leeds, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £49,387 to £56,515 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Jun 2026.
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