Lead Allied Health Professional

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an inspirational Lead Allied Health Professional (Indicative Band 8a) to provide professional leadership across our Mental Health Inpatient and Urgent Care Services.

You will lead workforce development, clinical governance and service improvement initiatives, ensuring AHP voices are represented at all levels of service delivery and driving quality improvement through evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Allied Health Professional with senior-level experience.
• Strong background in mental health services and leadership capabilities.
• Proven ability to influence change and lead workforce development.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce development, clinical governance and service improvement initiatives for AHP staff.
• Provide supervision, coaching and professional support across inpatient and urgent care pathways.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to shape strategic planning and business development.
• Champion evidence-based care and professional standards across the service.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Workforce development

Clinical governance

Quality improvement

Coaching

Supervision

Education

HCPC registration

Mental health experience

Job description

Lead Allied Health Professional (Indicative Band 8a)

Are you an experienced Allied Health Professional ready to influence strategic service development and lead a skilled multidisciplinary workforce? We are seeking an inspirational Lead Allied Health Professional to provide professional leadership across our Mental Health Inpatient and Urgent Care Services.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of AHP practice, champion evidence-based care, and drive quality improvement. Working closely with senior leaders, service managers and the Trust's Chief AHP, you will lead workforce development, clinical governance, service improvement initiatives and professional standards for AHP staff.

You will contribute to strategic planning and business development, and ensure AHP voices are represented at all levels of service delivery. You will also provide leadership, supervision, coaching and professional support to AHP colleagues across inpatient and urgent care pathways.

We are looking for a HCPC-registered AHP with significant senior-level experience, a strong background in mental health services, proven leadership skills, and a passion for innovation, quality improvement and workforce development. Leadership and management training, evidence of ongoing professional development, and an ability to influence change are essential. If you are committed to improving outcomes, strengthening multidisciplinary working and leading the development of AHP services, we would love to hear from you.