Lead Allied Health Professional

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will champion evidence-based care, drive quality improvement and work with senior leaders to shape workforce development, governance and standards for AHP staff.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams in mental health services.
• Experience in governance, quality improvement and professional standards.
• Experience shaping workforce development and service improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership across Mental Health Inpatient and Urgent Care Services.
• Drive workforce development, clinical governance and service improvement initiatives.
• Influence strategic planning and business development with senior leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Clinical governance

Workforce development

Coaching & support

Stakeholder engagement

Education

HCPC-registered Allied Health Professional

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.