Lead Employer

What does the Single Lead Employment (SLE) model encompass?

Single Lead Employment Model

The SLE model in Wales is a collaborative employment model, with the responsibilities of the traditional employer shared between three major stakeholders, who are:

Single Lead Employer – NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP)

Overall employment responsibility including contracts of employment, employment checks, pay, restrictions/exclusions and disciplinary matters. The Lead Employer itself offers a single point of contact coordinating with all stakeholders.

Host Organisation

Provides day-to-day management and supervision of training by clinical and educational supervisors. The Host Organisation will vary depending on your chosen career pathway, i.e. GP practices, dental practices, health boards, pharmacies or large commercial organisations such as Boots.

Health Education Improvement Wales (HEIW)

Ensures the delivery of high quality education and training which includes recruitment into training programmes, support and assessment programmes, faculty development and quality monitoring of placements. All three stakeholders’ primary function is to ensure that trainees complete their training satisfactorily and in doing so provide an excellent service to the local health and social care Sector in Wales.