Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Are you a dynamic and experienced Allied Health Professional (AHP) looking for a leadership role where you can make a real difference in the lives of our community? Due to the retirement of the current post holder, we are seeking a passionate Chief AHP to join our team and help shape the future of AHP services within our Trust.
As the Chief AHP, you will report to the Chief Nursing Officer and take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of AHP services within our Trust. You will be responsible for professional leadership, development, and clinical service delivery across all Allied Health Professionals. Your strategic vision and innovative approach will help us achieve our goals and improve health outcomes for the population we serve.
You will manage and develop the Trust's University Partnership, ensuring that it continues to grow and provide valuable opportunities for all partners. You will oversee high-quality placements for non-medical students/trainees, ensuring that placements are innovative and provide excellent learning experiences.
Main duties of the job
The Chief AHP has delegated responsibility from the Chief Nursing Officer for the professional leadership, leadership development, professional standards, registration oversight and clinical service delivery across all Allied Health Professionals within the Trust.
As a pivotal member of the Quality and Safety Directorate, you will contribute and lead safety initiatives within the organisation.
To be considered for this role you will have:
* Extensive AHP experience within mental health and/or learning disabilities services
* Highly developed AHP clinical skills in a relevant area
* Excellent authentic values-based leadership skills
* Demonstrable experience of leading improvement activities
* A robust understanding of the role of AHPs in delivering safe service
* Experience of working in partnership to bring about effective change
* Experience of bringing innovation to workforce development
Job responsibilities
The Chief AHP will report to the Chief Nursing Officer and has delegated responsibility from the Chief Nursing Officer for the professional leadership, leadership development, professional standards and clinical service delivery across all Allied Health Professionals within the Trust.
The Chief AHP will deputise for the Chief Nursing Officer as required and will be a pivotal member of the Quality and Safety Directorate.
The Chief AHP will work collaboratively within services and across service boundaries to assist the Chief Nursing Officer to develop a whole system approach that is dedicated to the health improvement of the population that the Trust serves.
As an experienced AHP, the post holder will work strategically to raise the profile of AHPs to support the development and delivery of the AHP strategic plan aligned to the Trust's priorities. They will play a key role in identifying the AHP workforce's transformative potential, supporting innovation and new ways of working to meet current and future needs of the local population. A key priority will be liberating the potential and demonstrating the value of AHPs.
The Chief AHP will also work with system partners across the ICS (Integrated Care System). This will include developing and supporting AHP developments to meet population health requirements and maximising the impact of AHPs. They will maintain an external focus to ensure that HPFT contributes to the national development of AHP services, whilst ensuring the internal strategy is achieved and that it continues to align with broader drivers. They will work closely with professional leaders and operational services within mental health, learning disabilities, community health and specialist services to ensure Trust decisions are inclusive of AHPs' views.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING
* Doctorate or equivalent level of experience within AHP field
* Degree / relevant AHP professional qualification (e.g. Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Speech and Language Therapy, Dramatherapy etc)
* Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
* Demonstrable evidence of robust and extended continuous professional development
* Leadership qualification or equivalent experience
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
* Very highly developed knowledge of AHP professional groups and national drivers supporting AHP services Extensive experience at a senior clinical or strategic level within mental health or learning disabilities services
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY
* Highly developed AHP clinical skills in relevant clinical area
* Experience of working with partnership agencies to bring about effective change
* Excellent authentic values-based leadership skills
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.
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
£90,290 to £103,799 a year per annum, pro rata (inclusive of HCAS)
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