Lead AHP: Advanced Practice & Transformation

NHS National Services Scotland

Ayr

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Part time

39 hours ago

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Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran invites applications for Lead AHP – Advanced Practice at Ailsa Hospital. This fixed-term role until 31/03/2028 offers strategic leadership across NHS Ayrshire & Arran, guiding advanced practice and workforce development.

You will drive governance, research, and service transformation, ensuring high standards of care. A UK driving licence is essential; HCPC-registered AHP with Master's-level qualification is required; salary pro-rated for part-time.

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.