AHP Lead, CAMHS: Clinical Governance & Workforce

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Thurcaston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Comprehensive learning & development

Salary sacrifice schemes

Wellbeing support

Staff networks

Job summary

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT) seeks an experienced AHP leader for CAMHS to drive professional leadership, workforce development, and integration within multidisciplinary teams. The role will oversee Parkview CAMHS Inpatient Services and progressively extend across wider CAMHS services in the Trust territory.

Applicants should hold a Masters in an AHP discipline, be HPC registered, and demonstrate postgraduate qualifications, management training and evidence of successful

Qualifications

• Must have masters or equivalent in an AHP profession (e.g. OT/SLT/PT/Dietetics).
• Must be registered with Health Professions Council (HPC).
• Must demonstrate successful completion of specialist postgraduate courses.
• Must show evidence of formal management and leadership training or equivalent experience.
• Must have experience leading/managing others and contributing to policy and service development.
• Must be able to translate national policy into local strategy for CAMHS.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication, negotiation, problem-solving and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and professional leadership for AHPs in CAMHS Parkview and broader Trust services.
• Oversee day-to-day management of the AHP workforce to ensure safe, high-quality care.
• Support workforce development and integration of AHPs in multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute strategically to development of AHP practice and align with Trust and national priorities.
• Lead recruitment of AHP staff and oversee student placements within CAMHS.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Team development

Education

Masters in AHP profession

HCPC registration

Job description

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT) seeks an experienced AHP leader for CAMHS to drive professional leadership, workforce development, and integration within multidisciplinary teams. The role will oversee Parkview CAMHS Inpatient Services and progressively extend across wider CAMHS services in the Trust territory.

Applicants should hold a Masters in an AHP discipline, be HPC registered, and demonstrate postgraduate qualifications, management training and evidence of successful