Job overview
We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking AHP Team Manager to join and lead our York AHP Neurology Service – a specialist team delivering high-quality care to patients with neurological conditions across York and the surrounding area.
This is a unique leadership role as the service has recently moved into the Cancer, Specialist and Clinical Support Services (CSCS) Care Group. This creates a fantastic opportunity to play an integral part in shaping how AHPs are represented and involved in service development and decision-making across the care group.
The role combines service leadership with clinical practice (80:20 split), allowing you to remain hands-on with a neurological caseload while driving service improvement and development. You’ll lead a dedicated and experienced team of AHPs, working collaboratively with operational managers and clinical leads to ensure high standards of patient care, workforce development, and innovation in service delivery.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide professional and operational leadership to the AHP Neurology team, including staff management, recruitment, induction, appraisal, locality training and service development
2. Support the ongoing development of AHP services within the CSCS Care Group
3. Hold a small specialist neurological caseload (approx. one day per week)
4. Champion high standards of clinical care, service innovation, and staff development
5. Contribute to strategic discussions and planning forums within the care group
6. Support will be available from senior managers, as well as clinical advice from advanced clinical specialists in this area and professional leads.
7. A relevant degree or equivalent with current HCPC registration is essential. The successful candidate will have a broad range of post graduate experience, preferably with a strong background in neurological rehabilitation and will have experience of leading teams or services.
8. 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
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Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
9. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
10. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
11. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
12. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
13. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
14. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
15. 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
16. Evidence of clinical, organisational and managerial knowledge- including ability to undertake more complex problem solving in these areas.
17. Experience of taking a lead role within a Team
18. 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.
19. Ability to support others in skills development eg clinical workload, complex discharge planning, time management, caseload management, prescription of specialist equipment.
20. Knowledge of workplace and clinical risk evaluation and management
21. Active contribution to audit.
Desirable criteria
22. Relevant MSc modules within relevant clinical field
23. Recognised post graduate training within specialist area.
24. Membership of appropriate clinical support or network group
25. Experience of working in a client-driven/NHS environment.
Skills
Essential criteria
26. Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner
27. I am able to communicate complex information effectively, clearly, and accurately in plain simple language, both verbally and in writing.
28. Ability to demonstrate appropriate engagement with others and understanding of the impact of good and poor communication
Trust values
Essential criteria
29. Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
30. Diploma/Degree in relevant profession Health Profession Council Registration
31. Evidence of relevant CPD which may include a range of specialist clinical courses and/or working alongside specialist clinicians within relevant specialty.
32. Evidence of CPD or training relating to Leadership or Service Development role.
33. Practice placement qualification or training.
34. Willingness to undertake appropriate agreed training in management/clinical skills as required.
Desirable criteria
35. Experience as a Team Leader within relevant setting.
36. Advanced knowledge of a broad range of conditions.
37. Experience of supporting others undertaking out –of hours duties.
38. Presentation and Teaching skills within large group or classroom situation.
39. Experience in contribution to Specialist/national/regional network groups.
40. Experience of contribution to specialist training within university environment