Job Description

An exciting substantive position has arisen based on the benefits of the role being demonstrated over recent pilot periods. This role sits within the small but high impact AHP Workforce Development Team, supporting services across all clinical divisions of the Organisation, across multiple sites and professions. The post is responsible for a wide variety of workstreams to scope, engage and develop the abilities of our registered and non-registered Allied Health Professionals to ultimately ensure service users continue to receive safe and effective quality care.



The post would suit an experienced educator with knowledge and abilities across the Allied Health Professions who has a passion for improving pathways and taking responsibility for overseeing projects and programmes related to clinical, leadership, research and educational frameworks.

Interview date:

8th July 2025

PLEASE NOTE:

We may not be able to offer sponsorship for this post



To lead on behalf of the AHP Workforce and Education Lead programmes of practice improvement across the Trust that meet national standards and align to the Trust strategic; clinical strategy and regulatory requirements To help develop and line manage the developing AHP Practice development team. To co-chair and lead the cross trust Practice Development Education Forum or similar meetings Ensure that each Practice Development professional has a clear central responsibility as well as profession specific responsibilities. This includes but is not limited to: membership of cross trust practice groups, leadership and development of accredited courses and other educational programmes or events including the AHP Preceptorship Programme ; attending Clinical Academy Meetings To participate in and support the wider practice development team participation in audit and other benchmarking activity. Influence and facilitate the integration and transformation of care and support the introduction of new ways of working To develop and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary staff across the Trust, including senior practitioners, managers, health professionals and support staff. To positively search out opportunities for service improvement and pathway redesign - ensuring that patient safety and quality is always at the heart of any improvement

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:



Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development



Widening access (anchor institution) and employability



Improving the experience of staff with disability



Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development



Making equalities mainstream



Workforce and Partnerships



To scope, understand and manage the workforce implications of practice development initiatives As a senior member of staff carry out investigations into Employee Relations issues in other areas of the Trust as requested Develop in conjunction with internal, notably the Clinical Academy, and external stakeholders accredited education programmes to support the Trust Values and Vision. This would include the AHP Preceptorship programme. Ensure practice development team resources are deployed effectively across areas and working within and with the team ensure extra resources can be put in place for particular issues Work with professional leads and other stakeholders with regard to recruitment including but not limited to overseas AHPs, recruitment events, students, Return to Practice and apprenticeship pathways Work collaboratively with the practice development functions in midwifery and Nursing Maintain strong working relationships with Education and Workforce teams in respect to support for delivery of programmes of work To understand the wider implications of the improvements and ensure appropriate work streams are in train for technical components such as IT, HR, training and information management Undertake investigations into clinical incidents, including Red and SI's as requested Be an active member in internal and external networks, presenting updates as required Preparing reports for the AHP Workforce and Education Lead or Head of Therapies as required Support registration with HCPC as required

Financial



To constantly strive for value for money and greater efficiency within the services To have budgetary responsibility for the pay and non-pay aspects of the AHP practice development team Where relevant to link improvement programmes to the delivery of cost improvement programmes To propose changes throughout the Trust and identify improvements in resource utilisation and financial savings. Ensure the practice development teams are working within the roster templates and budgetary envelopes

Communications and Relationships



To develop and maintain professional relationships with members of staff from all disciplines at all levels within the organisation. The ability to gain co-operation often in highly contentious situations using effective interpersonal and facilitative skills To facilitate in highly contentious and sensitive areas (for example during formal consultation regarding change management) where advanced negotiation and motivational skills are required. Dealing with staff that may be hostile and unwilling to participate. * Deputise for the AHP Workforce and Education Lead or Profession Leads where appropriate to do so, this may include effective communication in highly complex situations relating to change management and service improvement; challenges and concerns to be escalated where needed.