Lead AHP – Advanced Practice

NHS Scotland; Alloway; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a Lead AHP Advanced Practice to provide strategic leadership for advanced practice across the board. The role is based at Ailsa Hospital and offered on a fixed-term basis until 31/03/2028.

It requires HCPC registration and a Master’s-level Advanced Practice qualification, along with senior leadership experience. The post supports workforce development, governance and innovation in care models, with pro-rated hours (14.4 per week) for part-time arrangements and a

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered AHP with Master’s-level Advanced Practice qualification or equivalent.
• Extensive senior leadership and Advanced Practice experience.
• Expertise in clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale service transformation and workforce development.
• Strong leadership, influencing and partnership-working skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Advanced AHP practice across NHS Ayrshire & Arran.
• Lead the development, governance and assurance of Advanced Practice roles to support safe, effective and person-centred care.
• Drive AHP workforce development, education and research to strengthen advanced practice capability.
• Build strong partnerships to influence service redesign, workforce diversification and innovative models of care.
• Ensure consistency of AHP advanced practice standards and compliance with Transforming Roles governance requirements.
• Provide assurance on the quality, safety and effectiveness of AHP Advanced Practice

Skills

Strategic leadership

Communication

Influencing

Partnership working

Education

HCPC-registered AHP

Master’s-level Advanced Practice qualification

Job description

Ailsa Hospital

NHS Scotland:

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead AHP Advanced Practice based at Ailsa Hospital. This post is offered on a fixed-term basis until 31/03/2028 .

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Hours:

14.4 hours per week.

UK Driving Licence:

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:

Working closely with the Director of Allied Health Professions, and as part of the AHP Senior Professional Leadership Team you will :

• Provide strategic leadership for Advanced AHP practice across NHS Ayrshire & Arran.
• Lead the development, governance and assurance of Advanced Practice roles to support safe, effective and person-centred care.
• Drive AHP workforce development, education and research to strengthen advanced practice capability.
• Build strong partnerships to influence service redesign, workforce diversification and innovative models of care.
• Ensure consistency of AHP advanced practice standards and compliance with Transforming Roles governance requirements.
• Provide assurance on the quality, safety and effectiveness of AHP Advanced Practice

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

• HCPC-registered AHP with Master’s-level Advanced Practice qualification or equivalent.
• Extensive senior leadership and Advanced Practice experience.
• Expertise in clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale service transformation and workforce development.
• Strong leadership, influencing and partnership-working skills

Alistair Reid, Director of Allied Health Professions [e-mail]

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