Job overview
This post is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in leading and innovative development of teams and services. You will have the unique prospect of working as part of a dynamic team. A strong support network is available on site and lots of exciting development opportunities.
This role is based in York and will manage the Orthopaedic in-patient therapy teams and Rheumatology therapy team, but will need to work cross-site as required across York hospital, Scarborough hospital and Bridlington Hospital as part of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
Duties include staff management, recruitment, induction, appraisal, locality training and service development. You will also have responsibility for shift and workload allocation as well as rota planning. Support will be available from operational managers and other team managers as well as clinical advice from advanced clinical specialists in this area and professional leads.
A relevant degree or equivalent with current HCPC registration is essential. The successful candidate will have a broad range of post graduate experience, with at least some in a relevant clinical area and should include working at a senior level, and taking responsibility for other members of staff.
Ability to support others in skills development and complex discharge management is essential and understanding of complex care management within the NHS environment is also beneficial.
Working for our organisation
Trust Information Pack:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
1. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
2. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
3. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
4. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
5. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
6. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
7. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
8. A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses. For hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss relocation further, please speak to the recruiting manager at interview.
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person specification
Qualifications, Training, Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
9. Evidence of relevant CPD which may include a range of specialist clinical courses and/or working alongside specialist clinicians within relevant specialty.
10. Evidence of CPD or training relating to Leadership or Service Development role.
11. Evidence of clinical, organizational and managerial knowledge- including ability to undertake more complex problem solving in these areas.
12. Health Profession Council Registration
Desirable criteria
13. Relevant MSc modules within relevant clinical field
Skills & Attributes
Essential criteria
14. Ability to present written information in a logical, concise and professional manner
15. Effective communication skills using a range of modalities, with an ability to modify communication in order to meet organization, colleagues and patient needs.
Trust values
Essential criteria
16. Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours