York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

AHP Team Manager - Neurology

The closing date is 01 September 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinkingAHP 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

  • Provide professional and operational leadership to the AHP Neurology team, including staff management, recruitment, induction, appraisal, locality training and service development
  • Support the ongoing development of AHP services within the CSCS Care Group
  • Hold a small specialist neurological caseload (approx. one day per week)
  • Champion high standards of clinical care, service innovation, and staff development
  • Contribute to strategic discussions and planning forums within the care group
  • Support will be available from senior 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, preferably with a strong background in neurological rehabilitation and will have experience of leading teams or services.
  • 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.

About us

For further information on working for our Trust, please visit:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • 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.

Details

Date posted

19 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

419-7397876-AHP-CSD

Job locations

York Hospital

Wiggington Road

York

YO31 8HE


Job description

Job 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: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

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.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description

Job 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: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

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.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Experience and knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of clinical, organisational and managerial knowledge- including ability to undertake more complex problem solving in these areas.
  • Experience of taking a lead role within a Team
  • 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.
  • Ability to support others in skills development eg clinical workload, complex discharge planning, time management, caseload management, prescription of specialist equipment.
  • Knowledge of workplace and clinical risk evaluation and management
  • Active contribution to audit.

Desirable

  • Relevant MSc modules within relevant clinical field
  • Recognised post graduate training within specialist area.
  • Membership of appropriate clinical support or network group
  • Experience of working in a client-driven/NHS environment.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner
  • I am able to communicate complex information effectively, clearly, and accurately in plain simple language, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to demonstrate appropriate engagement with others and understanding of the impact of good and poor communication

Trust values

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Diploma/Degree in relevant profession Health Profession Council Registration
  • Evidence of relevant CPD which may include a range of specialist clinical courses and/or working alongside specialist clinicians within relevant specialty.
  • Evidence of CPD or training relating to Leadership or Service Development role.
  • Practice placement qualification or training.
  • Willingness to undertake appropriate agreed training in management/clinical skills as required.

Desirable

  • Experience as a Team Leader within relevant setting.
  • Advanced knowledge of a broad range of conditions.
  • Experience of supporting others undertaking out -of hours duties.
  • Presentation and Teaching skills within large group or classroom situation.
  • Experience in contribution to Specialist/national/regional network groups.
  • Experience of contribution to specialist training within university environment
Person Specification

Experience and knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of clinical, organisational and managerial knowledge- including ability to undertake more complex problem solving in these areas.
  • Experience of taking a lead role within a Team
  • 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.
  • Ability to support others in skills development eg clinical workload, complex discharge planning, time management, caseload management, prescription of specialist equipment.
  • Knowledge of workplace and clinical risk evaluation and management
  • Active contribution to audit.

Desirable

  • Relevant MSc modules within relevant clinical field
  • Recognised post graduate training within specialist area.
  • Membership of appropriate clinical support or network group
  • Experience of working in a client-driven/NHS environment.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner
  • I am able to communicate complex information effectively, clearly, and accurately in plain simple language, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to demonstrate appropriate engagement with others and understanding of the impact of good and poor communication

Trust values

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Diploma/Degree in relevant profession Health Profession Council Registration
  • Evidence of relevant CPD which may include a range of specialist clinical courses and/or working alongside specialist clinicians within relevant specialty.
  • Evidence of CPD or training relating to Leadership or Service Development role.
  • Practice placement qualification or training.
  • Willingness to undertake appropriate agreed training in management/clinical skills as required.

Desirable

  • Experience as a Team Leader within relevant setting.
  • Advanced knowledge of a broad range of conditions.
  • Experience of supporting others undertaking out -of hours duties.
  • Presentation and Teaching skills within large group or classroom situation.
  • Experience in contribution to Specialist/national/regional network groups.
  • Experience of contribution to specialist training within university environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wiggington Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wiggington Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

AHP Manager

Molly Smith

molly.smith52@nhs.net

01904725745

Details

Date posted

19 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

419-7397876-AHP-CSD

Job locations

York Hospital

Wiggington Road

York

YO31 8HE


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