An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Manager in the Medicine Care Group. This care group covers AHP services at both York Hospital and Scarborough Hospital

This post is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in leading and innovative development of teams and services. This post will have a portfolio in Stroke and neurology services that are based in York. Team managers are based on the Scarborough and York site, a combination of virtual working and face to face is required , therefore depending on where you live the role could be delivered from one site or a combination of both, this is open to negotiation.

You will have the unique prospect of working as part of a dynamic team and being a part of driving services and quality forward. A strong support network of peers is available on sites 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 operational managers and the team manager, 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.

About us

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.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• 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.
• Health Profession Council Registration

Desirable

• Relevant MSc modules within relevant clinical field

Skills

Essential

• Ability to present written information in a logical, concise and professional manner
• Effective communication skills using a range of modalities, with an ability to modify communication in order to meet organization, colleagues and patient needs.

Trust values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours

Experience & Knowledge Required

Essential

• Evidence of clinical, organizational and managerial knowledge- including ability to undertake more complex problem solving in these areas.
• Experience of taking a lead role within a Team.

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York/Scarborough Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

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