Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a team manager to manage services in the medicine care group. This care group covers AHP services at York hospital, Scarborough hospital and Bridlington hospital as part of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This post will be managing York ED, General Medicine, Palliative and Admin Services based at the York hospital site.
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.
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 senior AHP 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.
This vacancy will be considered for a secondment opportunity. Please note - if you would like your application to be considered for secondment, you must secure agreement from your line manager beforehand that you can be released to undertake the role.
About us
To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link: 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
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.
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 written information in a logical, concise and professional manner
- Effective communication is required with a variety of groups and individuals both internal and external to the organisation. Information to be communicated is usually sensitive, complex and occasionally contentious in nature and should be delivered in a manner appropriate and sensitive to the recipient's needs, significant negotiating skills will be required.
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 written information in a logical, concise and professional manner
- Effective communication is required with a variety of groups and individuals both internal and external to the organisation. Information to be communicated is usually sensitive, complex and occasionally contentious in nature and should be delivered in a manner appropriate and sensitive to the recipient's needs, significant negotiating skills will be required.
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).
