Job summary
We are recruiting to an excitingAHP Lead post for our Adult and Older Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services, based at Prospect Park Hospital, Reading.
This role is ideally suited to a highly experienced AHP who understands the complexity, pace and challenges of inpatient mental health settings and can provide confident, visible leadership across acute wards. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with substantial experience in inpatient mental health services who are ready to step into a senior leadership role.
As AHP Lead for Inpatient Mental Health Services, you will provide senior clinical and professional leadership to AHPs working across our inpatient wards, ensuring high-quality, recovery-focused care. You will work closely with medical, nursing and operational colleagues to shape and develop services in line with national standards and Trust priorities.
You will be supported by a well-established AHP leadership structure, access to high-quality learning and development opportunities, and strong peer networks across the Trust. This is a hands-on, on-site leadership role, requiring a regular presence within the hospital to provide accessible, compassionate and responsive support to staff.
Applications for this vacancy will be considered in the order in which they are received, the vacancy may close early if the right candidate is found. We recommend you apply today to ensure you don't miss out on starting your journey with us at Prospect Park Hospital!
Main duties of the job
Provide operational line management for the therapy team based at Prospect Park Hospital in Reading.
Deliver professional and operational leadership to AHPs across inpatient services, living the Trust's values and ensuring care is effective, efficient and of the highest quality for service users and their families/carers.
Take professional and clinical accountability for the performance and development of AHP staff within inpatient mental health services.
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to develop and deliver safe, effective services aligned with national targets, clinical standards and service priorities.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
Werecommitted to equal opportunitiesand welcomeapplications fromall sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected inour accreditations:Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about any other questions you may have. Pleasedonthesitate to call:MichelleMbayiwa,Michelle.Mbayiwa@berkshire.nhs.ukor07876 578401
Please note, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
Werecommitted to equal opportunitiesand welcomeapplications fromall sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected inour accreditations:Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about any other questions you may have. Pleasedonthesitate to call:MichelleMbayiwa,Michelle.Mbayiwa@berkshire.nhs.ukor07876 578401
Please note, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent) in an AHP profession
- Current HCPC registration
- Relevant MSc qualification or equivalent experience
- Leadership/Management Qualification or equivalent experience
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Post graduate training in a relevant clinical speciality
- Willingness to undertake further training and development
Previous Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive post graduate experience of working in mental health settings
- Evidence of experience of working in inpatient mental health services
- Experience of managing and leading a team
- Evidence of working proactively with staff in implementing innovative clinical practice
- Proven experience of effective communication with patients, carers, staff, managers & external agencies
- Experience in recruitment and selection
- Experience in managing a team budget
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of audit and the utilisation of results for service improvement
Desirable
- Experience of system working
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Change management in the NHS
- Working proactively with staff in implementing innovative clinical practice
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant National policies and guidelines relevant to the area
- Demonstrable leadership skills and understanding of own leadership style
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective IT skills including the use of Excel and Powerpoint
- Presentation skills
- Demonstrates good negotiation and influencing skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to participate in the on-call rota
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent) in an AHP profession
- Current HCPC registration
- Relevant MSc qualification or equivalent experience
- Leadership/Management Qualification or equivalent experience
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Post graduate training in a relevant clinical speciality
- Willingness to undertake further training and development
Previous Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive post graduate experience of working in mental health settings
- Evidence of experience of working in inpatient mental health services
- Experience of managing and leading a team
- Evidence of working proactively with staff in implementing innovative clinical practice
- Proven experience of effective communication with patients, carers, staff, managers & external agencies
- Experience in recruitment and selection
- Experience in managing a team budget
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of audit and the utilisation of results for service improvement
Desirable
- Experience of system working
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Change management in the NHS
- Working proactively with staff in implementing innovative clinical practice
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant National policies and guidelines relevant to the area
- Demonstrable leadership skills and understanding of own leadership style
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective IT skills including the use of Excel and Powerpoint
- Presentation skills
- Demonstrates good negotiation and influencing skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to participate in the on-call rota
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).
