Deputy Chief Allied Health Professional (AHP) (Band 9) - Senior Management - East Kent Hospital[...]

Deputy Chief Allied Health Professional (AHP)Band 9
Main area
Senior Management
Grade
Band 9
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full timeFlexible working37.5 hours per week
Job ref
344-3233DCAHP
Site
Kent and Canterbury Hospital
Town
Canterbury
Salary
£99,891 - £114,949 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/04/2024 23:59
Job overviewThis is a key leadership role within the Trust, and a core member of the corporate Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer’s (CNMO) team, supporting and enabling the CNMO to fulfil his/her responsibility for the professional leadership of AHP Practice across the Trust and their support staff.The post holder will hold the delegated trust-wide portfolio of professional workforce standards, development and education on behalf of the CNMO, and will deputise as required for the CNMO on matters related to the AHP workforce agenda. The post holder will hold trust wide responsibility for the professional workforce education and CPD standards and delivery, for AHP practice, thus contributing to the quality of patient care.Main duties of the jobThe post holder is accountable for contributing to and implementing the Trust’s strategic objectives and developing standards based on evidence and best practice related to AHP workforce. As such the post holder will become the ‘go to’ lead for AHP practice and education, standards and workforce planning matters. To fulfil these responsibilities the Deputy Chief AHP will have delegated responsibilities from the CNMO for leading, overseeing and supporting a safe and sustainable AHP Workforce Transformation Programme across the Trust working closely with the CNMO, Hospital Directors of Nursing and Head of Therapies.The post holder will form key relationships with the other senior leaders in the Trust, particularly the Director of Nursing Professional Workforce and CPD to ensure alignment of the strategic and professional contributions of the AHP workforce and effectively implementation of the wider Trust workforce strategies.Working for our organisationWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’. If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.Person specificationQualifications and Training• Masters or other post-graduate Qualification, e.g., MBA (or equivalent) OR relevant on-job experience• Registered relevant AHP via the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC)• Evidence of significant experience and training in professional leadership e.g. management, mentoring, coaching• Knowledge of leading and cutting edge AHP research and practices across the NHS and wider• Good research knowledge and ability to build research capacity in othersSpecialist training to doctorate or equivalent levelExperience• Significant senior level experience, with contribution to organisational change programmes and staff engagement• Demonstrable evidence of understanding and experience of professional leadership• Experience of leading transformational change and continuous improvement within the AHP workforce• Proven experience of building and working in partnership with both internal and external stakeholders• Significant experience of: delivering continuous quality improvement, ensuring consistently high standards of clinical safety and quality, engaging and inspiring a professional workforce and working with regulators, e.g., CQC• Experience of managing investigations• Evidence of previous experience of working within a complex and challenging healthcare environment and of delivering operational targets and strategic deliverables at senior level• Experience of workforce planning and redesign• Experience of using resources effectively in a challenged environment, budget management and development of business cases• Experience of effective collaboration with leaders of other health and care disciplines• Experience of system level clinical and professional strategic leadershipSkills• A credible senior clinical leader• Strategic thinker and organiser with the ability to articulate a clear vision• Able to employ a range of leadership styles to influence and negotiate effectively internally and externally• Credible, inclusive and visible leader who is able to motivate and inspire teams to deliver high quality care• Able to build and lead teams and to work effectively as part of a team• Ability to understand complex issues, problem solve and propose solutions• Able to lead and develop research into practice• Effective problem-solving skills• Demonstrates strong visible clinical leadership skills• Ability to provide formal teaching development to staff and colleagues• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with a range of professional, clinical and nonclinical staff and public• Able to present information written and orally to the highest standard to suit varying audiencesExperience of being a member of a boardOther• Leads by example, promoting the highest standards of personal and professional conduct, integrity and probity• Committed to delivering excellent care with compassion for every patient• Politically astute• High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude• Committed to the continuous development of staff and self• Decisive, using sound judgement in decision making in a timely and confident manner• Commitment to developing culture of openness and partnership• High self-awareness, understanding own emotions, strengths and limitationsFilmed in William Harvey and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother hospitals, the ‘We are the NHS’ campaign highlights the extraordinary work that staff across EKHUFT do every single day. As one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a population of over one million people, EKHUFT was perfectly placed to demonstrate the care, cutting-edge treatments, research, innovations and life-saving operations that the campaign needed.There are lots of great opportunities at East Kent Hospitals, where staff are caring and put patients first, innovation flourishes and you can develop your career. We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work,there’s never been a better time to join us. To find out more about east Kent visit our website at. The Trust fully supports the SAS Doctors Charter and is committed to their development through its CPD Framework.We’ll close this job advert once we’ve received sufficient applications which may be before the closing date so please apply as soon as possible. We only accept online applications. If you have any difficulty with this please contact our Resourcing Team on 01227 866450 who are happy to help.We have a relocation policy for eligible candidates, parking available at Trust sites but we encourage other options, like car sharing or public transport.The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements.The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer facing roles.Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.Applicants for eligible roles requiring Tier 2 sponsorship must meet UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria.We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.You can search for and apply for roles directly on our website.If you are applying via NHS Jobs your application will be sent to our recruitment system TRAC. All subsequent information will be generated from TRAC so you won’t be able to see the progress of your application or receive messages through NHS Jobs and we won’t be able to respond to e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. By applying for this post you are agreeing to us transferring your application and details to our system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records. Good luck with your application, we’ll contact you via email so please check your junk/spam folders.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name
Ashleigh Unsted
Job title
Chief Nursing Office Administrative Assistant
Email address
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Additional information
For more information or to arrange to visit us, please contact Sarah Hayes via the Chief Nursing Office Administrative Assistant, Ashleigh Unsted. Telephone: 01227 206869 Email: #####
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