AHP Service Lead Acute Services

NHS Borders; Melrose; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Borders is seeking a strategic and operational leader to Head Acute Allied Health Professional (AHP) services. This senior role provides professional leadership across Acute AHP within NHS Borders, working with Health and Social Care partners to drive transformational change and high-quality patient-centred care.

We welcome applicants who are ready to influence service development, bring expert clinical leadership, and lead a multidisciplinary team within a supportive executive structure.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in Allied Health or healthcare settings.
• Proven ability to drive transformational change and service redesign.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Acute AHP services.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary AHP team within NHS Borders and partner organisations.
• Drive patient-centred care and high-quality service delivery across the Health and Social Care Partnership.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Change management

Healthcare leadership

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Our Value in Action

Compassion Kindness Integrity Teamwork Excellence

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join NHS Borders AHP . AHP services in NHS Borders are undergoing significant change and this post responsible for AHP Acute services provides an opportunity to deliver transformational change and develop high quality patient-centred services. This service lead role will provide strategic, operational and professional leadership to Acute AHP serviceswithin NHS Borders working across the Health and Social Care Partnership. The role will deliver AHP-wide leadership and operational management within a supportive senior management structure.

Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.

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