Job summaryThe Health Case Management Service provides a case management function for the population of Leeds (18 years and above) who are eligible for NHS Fast Track and Continuing Healthcare funding. Patients can be in the community or requiring support from acute settings.
The service operates 365 days a year, over 7 days, Monday to Friday 08:00 to 18:00 and Saturday and Sunday 09:00 to 17:00, Bank Holiday hours 09:00 to 17:00.
A fantastic and challenging opportunity has arisen in the Health Case Management Service. We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated Band 6 Health Case Manager (HCM) to join our team. We welcome applications from health professionals from a wide range of backgrounds including Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers. It would be essential for applicants to have a professional registration and a Best Interest Assessor (BIA) qualification or have the aspiration to undertake the BIA training.
You will have experience of working with adults and their carers within a hospital and /or community setting. You will have excellent organisational skills and be able to work on your own independently and creatively using a problem-solving approach. It is essential that you are motivated, organised, a team player and enjoy the buzz of working in a fast paced and dynamic environment. The successful candidate will be able to work well under pressure, managing competing demands and be able to prioritise according to service requirements.
Main duties of the jobThe appointed applicant will:-
- Manage a complex caseload.
- Work alongside MDT including, ICB, Neighbourhood Team, LTHT and legal team.
- Support with coordinating of day-to-day tasks and referrals.
- To provide a Lead role for the service.
- Supervise and mentor staff
- Have opportunities to be develop skills in safeguarding, personal health budgets, clinical supervisions, deprivation of liberty, mental capacity, clinical nurse assessments for end-of-life pathways.
- Complete DOLIC assessments and other legal work such as S21A challenges.
The allocated Health Case Managers (HCM) central philosophy and approach is placing the individual at the centre and proactively supporting patients. The HCM will collaboratively work alongside patients to promote choice and control over their care and support. The HCM will have oversight of the persons care and offer options and services to meet an individual's health and social needs through available resources to promote quality and cost-effective outcomes.
The post will be based at Rutland Lodge Medical Practice.
For more information please contact the Management Team on 0113 8431399.
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 are reached.
About usWorking 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.
DetailsDate posted: 23 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: VP9C60DD24
Job locations: 2nd Floor, Rutland Lodge, Potternewton Lane, Leeds, LS7 7DR, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
Person SpecificationGeneral RequirementsEssential- Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
Desirable- Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: 2nd Floor, Rutland Lodge, Potternewton Lane, Leeds, LS7 7DR, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Operational Team Manager, Nikki Oxley, nicola.oxley@nhs.net, 01138431399
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
