Overview
In this senior leadership role you will set the strategic direction for all Allied Health Professionals across the Trust, driving high-quality care and patient experience. You will work with cross-functional leaders to embed AHP contributions, shape professional standards, and lead trust-wide quality initiatives. This role reports to the Chief Nursing Officer and acts as a key driver of transformation and system-wide improvement. You will champion equality, inclusion, and flexible working practices within a large, multi-site NHS Trust.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible working
- wellbeing resources
- NHS terms and conditions
- opportunity to influence service innovation
- permanent contract
- band 8d salary (£94,356 - £108,814)
Responsibilities
- Define and execute strategic direction for all AHPs across the Trust
- Provide professional leadership to AHPs including chiropodists, dietitians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and S&L therapists
- Lead on AHP-related quality and patient safety issues in collaboration with Network Directors and AHP Leads
- Support delivery of Trust objectives and deputise for AHP-related responsibilities as required
- Embed robust clinical and corporate systems at local level and drive change initiatives
- Oversee development and implementation of Trust-wide professional and quality work programmes
- Ensure recognition, reward, and optimisation of the AHP contribution across services
- Promote safe, high-quality care and enhance patient experience across all sites
Key requirements
- HCPC registration (current and relevant)
- Masters level qualification in related subject or portfolio evidence
- Evidence of CPD in line with regulatory guidance
- Advanced knowledge of NHS policy, patient safety and quality
- Strong financial/resource management and business planning acumen
- Substantial clinical and managerial experience at network level
- Experience implementing AHP quality assurance metrics
- Experience embedding robust systems and leading change
- strategic leadership
- collaboration and stakeholder management
- communication and influencing
- quality assurance metrics implementation
- clinical governance
- resource and financial management
Director of Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) in Preston employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
