A spokesperson added: “We must focus on listening to our patients, our communities and our colleagues and be more curious about what we’re told.”
The trust includes Leeds General Infirmary, St James’s University Hospital, Leeds Children’s Hospital, Chapel Allerton Hospital, Wharfedale Hospital, Seacroft Hospital and Leeds Dental Institute.
The inspection focussed on how well-led the organisation was.
Rob Assall, CQC director of operations in the north, said: “During our inspection we found leaders didn’t always listen to concerns and some staff had negative experiences when they voiced issues.
“We received several in-depth accounts from staff of bullying and harassment in the workplace which provided evidence of behaviours which didn’t align with the trust’s values.”
The report also found the board failed to work “cohesively” and that “openness and culture” at board level were “mixed”.
However, the CQC praised the trust’s strong relationships with local and national partnerships and the leaders’ diverse skills and experience.