Lead AHP Advanced Practice & Service Transformation

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

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