Allied Health Professionals Programme Lead

NHS England

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Job summary

This post will be positioned within our Regional AHP clinical leadership team, and will work on key priorities across the programme, specifically in supply and retention initiatives relating to the priority AHP professions. You will work closely with the regional quality and commissioning leads, supply and innovation leads and programme senior reporting officers within NHS England, providing specialist oversight and leadership to deliver key initiatives to support and deliver against the NHS LTWP.

You will provide strategic oversight and leadership in the development of policy, direction and frameworks to support the delivery of these ambitions.

The post holder will have an opportunity to use their skills and experience on a variety of flexible high priority agendas, working with internal and external partners and stakeholders to gain traction in delivering improvements.

This will be a high-profile role, drawing on the expert experience and leadership of the post holder to plan, shape and deliver workforce transformation within the AHP agenda. Working with the Head of Allied Health Professions, you will build strong collaborative relationships with other NHSE programmes and directorates, the higher education system, Professional Regulators, NHS providers and system partners and networks to develop and improve models and frameworks for high quality, innovative education and training.

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical leadership within NHS England AHP Agenda

Develop the relationship and engagement strategy for key partners to inform priority AHP workforce sustainability strategy.

To oversee the exploration and development of new clinical placement approaches and diversification.

Engage with providers and commissioners to identify current and future workforce needs and to identify and support those areas by co-creating new care models needing new workforce solutions.

Developing key strategic relationships with system partners to collaboratively develop and deliver policy, projects and infrastructure to improve approaches, capacity and quality of education and training.

Support the Regional Head of AHPs to develop programmes of work to deliver NHS England's strategic and statutory responsibilities to plan, develop and improve education and training in the East of England.

In partnership, to develop QA processes to standardise experiences for all AHP learners and develop strong systems and processes to improve quality in education linked to the Quality Framework.

Work with internal and external clinical and managerial leadership to coordinate, develop and deliver programme of work in relation to supporting a robust AHP workforce.

Work with the Head of Allied Health Professionals to develop an effective and high performing team.

About us

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

  • Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
  • Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
  • Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
  • Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
  • Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.

Date posted

31 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

990-EOE-6741487-E

Job locations

Camlife

Fulbourn

Cambridge

CB21 5XB


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide clinical leadership within NHS England AHP Agenda

Develop the relationship and engagement strategy for key partners to inform priority AHP workforce sustainability strategy.

To oversee the exploration and development of new clinical placement approaches and diversification.

Engage with providers and commissioners to identify current and future workforce needs and to identify and support those areas by co-creating new care models needing new workforce solutions.

Developing key strategic relationships with system partners to collaboratively develop and deliver policy, projects and infrastructure to improve approaches, capacity and quality of education and training.

Support the Regional Head of AHPs to develop programmes of work to deliver NHS Englands strategic and statutory responsibilities to plan, develop and improve education and training in the East of England.

In partnership, to develop QA processes to standardise experiences for all AHP learners and develop strong systems and processes to improve quality in education linked to the Quality Framework.

Work with internal and external clinical and managerial leadership to coordinate, develop and deliver programme of work in relation to supporting a robust AHP workforce.

Work with the Head of Allied Health Professionals to develop an effective and high performing team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide clinical leadership within NHS England AHP Agenda

Develop the relationship and engagement strategy for key partners to inform priority AHP workforce sustainability strategy.

To oversee the exploration and development of new clinical placement approaches and diversification.

Engage with providers and commissioners to identify current and future workforce needs and to identify and support those areas by co-creating new care models needing new workforce solutions.

Developing key strategic relationships with system partners to collaboratively develop and deliver policy, projects and infrastructure to improve approaches, capacity and quality of education and training.

Support the Regional Head of AHPs to develop programmes of work to deliver NHS Englands strategic and statutory responsibilities to plan, develop and improve education and training in the East of England.

In partnership, to develop QA processes to standardise experiences for all AHP learners and develop strong systems and processes to improve quality in education linked to the Quality Framework.

Work with internal and external clinical and managerial leadership to coordinate, develop and deliver programme of work in relation to supporting a robust AHP workforce.

Work with the Head of Allied Health Professionals to develop an effective and high performing team.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • Relevant clinical qualifications and AHP HCPC professional registration

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrated Experience of leading programmes in highly complex and challenging environments

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • A clear understanding of the UK healthcare education and training system and of the legislative and administrative issues around education and training of the healthcare workforce

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Significant experience of working within a senior clinical leadership role

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Strong interpersonal communication, written and presentation skills

Experience and knowledge

Desirable

  • Experience of delivering and leading on workforce transformation at a regional/ national level
Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • Relevant clinical qualifications and AHP HCPC professional registration

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrated Experience of leading programmes in highly complex and challenging environments

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • A clear understanding of the UK healthcare education and training system and of the legislative and administrative issues around education and training of the healthcare workforce

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Significant experience of working within a senior clinical leadership role

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Strong interpersonal communication, written and presentation skills

Experience and knowledge

Desirable

  • Experience of delivering and leading on workforce transformation at a regional/ national level

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

NHS England

Address

Camlife

Fulbourn

Cambridge

CB21 5XB


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Camlife

Fulbourn

Cambridge

CB21 5XB


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Regional Head of Allied Health Professions

Sara Ennew

Sara.ennew1@nhs.net

01223596883

Date posted

31 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

990-EOE-6741487-E

Job locations

Camlife

Fulbourn

Cambridge

CB21 5XB


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