Job overview
We have a part-time opportunity for an AHP Team Manager to join our Community Services team within the Family Health Care Group on a secondment basis for 12 months.
This post may be of interest to substantive staff seeking a band 7 development opportunity with7.5 hours seconded release from current role, or to part-time staff across the Trust seeking additional hours.
The working pattern for this role is open for discussion and negotiation.
The role is for an AHP Team Manager with the portfolio of AHP Community SpecialistTeams (Pulmonary Rehab, Cardiac Rehab, Long Covid, Renal Rehab) within York Community Services.
You will be a passionate, forward thinking registered Allied Health Professional who is driven, experienced and highly motivated.
We are looking for someone who is organised, a compassionate leader and with good communication skills, to support 12 members of staff within the integrated specialist team.
Duties will include staff management, recruitment, induction, appraisal, training and support for service development. You will work closely with the AHP Senior Manager, AHPCommunity Team Managers and Advanced Clinical Specialists, AHP Professional Leadsand the wider integrated Community Services Senior Management Team.
A relevant degree or equivalent with current HCPC registration is essential. The successful candidate will have a broad range of post graduate experience and experience of working at a senior level, taking responsibility for the development of other members of staff.
Please ensure you have discussed any secondment requests with your line manager before applying, to ensure they would be happy to support you.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Rachel Anderson, AHP Senior Manager, Community Services.
Main duties of the job
·EnsurethatthecaregroupplansandAHPstrategyistranslatedinto anarrativethat inspires staff and gives them clear objectives for the delivery of care.
·Ensure that all professionals within their area of accountability function effectively and are sensitive to the cultural/ professional/individual requirements of staff and patients.
·Lead the drive for service improvement by being able to identify areas for improvement, establish a case to managers for implementation and then lead staff to make the changes required.
·Take responsibility for the allocation of resources (including staffing, equipment, and physical space) within the designated area.
·The post holder will be accountable for the management of delegated budgets and resources with discipline and responsibility.
·Ensurethatstaffaredelivering safeandreliable carebybeingableto translate servicedata into meaningful performance information.
·Provide professional support, advice, and clinical supervision to AHPs with support from the AHP Professional Leads and AHP Operational Manager.
·Ensure the training and development needs of the team are met to ensure clinical excellence and evidence-based care and interventions.
·To provide specialist clinical care and facilitate the development of staff from a variety of disciplines.
·Toensuretheprovisionofhigh-quality clinicalpracticeplacementsacrossallprofessionalgroups.
If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.
Working for our organisation
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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
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
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
8. Broad range of post graduate experience within relevant clinical settings. This should include working at a senior level with some responsibility for other team members.
Desirable criteria
9. Recognised post graduate training within specialist area.
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
10. Diploma/Degree in relevant profession Health Profession Council Registration
Desirable criteria
11. Experience as a Team Leader within relevant setting.