Director of Allied Health Professionals (AHPs)

This is a senior leadership role in which the post holder will be responsible for the strategic direction and professional leadership of all Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) across the Trust, ensuring the delivery of consistently high standard of care/ treatment, patient experience and satisfaction.The post holder is a senior member of the Trusts leadership team and is the most senior AHP within the organisation, reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer.The Director of AHPs has responsibility for supporting the Network Directors of Nursing & Quality and AHP Leads across the Trust in the delivery of the Trust objectives.

The Director of AHPs deputises on a regular basis for the full range of AHP related responsibilities and provides cover as requested by the Chief Nurse & Quality Officer.

The Director of AHPs provides strategic and professional leadership for all AHPs across the Trust including but not limited to chiropodists/podiatrists; dietitians; occupational therapists; physiotherapists and speech and language therapists.

The Director of AHPs takes the lead on all Trust AHP issues working collaboratively with Network Directors of Nursing and AHP Leads on AHP related quality and patient safety issues.

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

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