Head of AHP workforce - Radiography

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

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered AHP
• First Level degree or equivalent experience Band 8a experience of 18 months
• Masters degree or working towards and able to demonstrate equivalent experience related to Health, Leadership and Management

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Proven AHP radiography leadership/management experience relevant to this post
• Experience of leading and implementing change
• Experience of implementing AHP quality assurance metrics
• Demonstrated experience in leading patient care standards, including the ability to identify issues and report findings to relevant Governance and quality groups
• Broad understanding of Workforce/ Education issues/ Operational/NHS issues
• Highly developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to lead, motivate, enthuse and involve individuals and teams
• Ability to work collaboratively and strategically
• Evidence of effective working relationships, including multiple service providers

Skills

Essential

• Presentation skills
• Evidence of implementing significant organisational or professional change
• Ability to communicate complex subjects effectively, both verbally and in writing

Desirable

• evidence of working across organisational boundaries, influencing and developing staff, working with multiple stakeholders

Aptitude and personal Qualities

Essential

• Demonstrate inspirational leadership skills
• Experienced in team building and development
• commitment to service delivery and improvement

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

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Employer's website

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