About this role
Job summary
Are you looking for a new clinical leadership opportunity? We have a fabulous role for a dynamic AHP Team Manager seeking development opportunities within the York Locality.
The role supports a mixed portfolio inclusive of Integrated Intermediate Care, Community Response, 2hr -Urgent Crisis Response, Hospital at Home,Intermediate Care - bed based services. Our integrated teams consist of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Support Workers, Coordinators and Administrative staff.
You will work closely with the operational manager and system partners supporting the development of neighbourhood working, building strong relationships with both acute and primary care, health and social care partners that meet the needs of the York population. Within your role, you will be supported by the Integrated Care, Community Services management team, professional leads, clinical leads and clinical educator within service.
We are seeking a proactive and compassionate leader with good communication skills and a passion for supporting the development of collaborative new models of care within the York Locality.
Interviews will take place on the 1st June 2026.
Main duties of the job
Ensure that the care group plans and AHP strategy is translated into a narrative that inspires staff and gives them clear objectives for the delivery of care.
Ensure that all professionals within their area of accountability function effectively and are sensitive to the cultural/ professional/individual requirements of staff and patients.
Lead the drive for service improvement by being able to identify areas for improvement, establish a case to managers for implementation and then lead staff to make the changes required.
Take responsibility for the allocation of resources (including staffing, equipment, and physical space) within the designated area.
The post holder will be accountable for the management of delegated budgets and resources with discipline and responsibility.
Ensure that staff are delivering safe and reliable care by being able to translate service data into meaningful performance information.
Provide professional support, advice, and clinical supervision to AHPs with support from the AHP Professional Leads and AHP Operational Manager.
Ensure the training and development needs of the team are met to ensure clinical excellence and evidence-based care and interventions.
To provide specialist clinical care and facilitate the development of staff from a variety of disciplines.
To ensure the provision of high-quality clinical practice placements across all professional groups.
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.
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:[email protected].
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
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.
Desirable
Recognised post graduate training within specialist area.
Qualifications and Training Essential
Diploma/Degree in relevant profession Health Profession Council Registration
Desirable
Experience as a Team Leader within relevant setting.
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 White Cross Rehabilitation Unit
1 Wilson Drive, York
York
YO31 8FT
Employer's website https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)