Are you a dynamic and experienced Allied Health Professional (AHP) looking for a leadership role where you can make a real difference in the lives of our community? Due to the retirement of the current post holder we are seeking a passionate Chief AHP to join our team and help shape the future of AHP services within our Trust. As the Chief AHP, you will report to the Chief Nursing Officer and take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of AHP services within our Trust. You will be responsible for professional leadership, development, and clinical service delivery across all Allied Health Professionals. Your strategic vision and innovative approach will help us achieve our goals and improve health outcomes for the population we serve. You will be responsible for the strategic leadership and day to day management of spiritual care services supporting the needs of service users, carers and staff. You will manage and develop the Trust's University Partnership, ensuring that it continues to grow and provide valuable opportunities for all partners. You will oversee high-quality placements for non-medical students/trainees, ensuring that placements are innovative and provide excellent learning experiences., The Chief AHP has delegated responsibility from the Chief Nursing Officer for the professional leadership, leadership development, professional standards, registration oversight and clinical service delivery across all Allied Health Professionals within the Trust. As a pivotal member of the Quality and Safety Directorate you will contribute and lead safety initiatives within the organisation. The post holder is responsible for the strategic leadership and day to day management of spiritual care services supporting the needs of service users, carers and staff. The post holder will have responsibility for managing the Trust's University Partnership and leading its further development. You will be responsible for ensuring that placements are of high quality and that innovation is at the heart of clinical placement expansion and experience

• Extensive AHP experience preferably within mental health and/or learning disabilities services
• Highly developed AHP clinical skills in a relevant area
• Excellent authentic values based leadership skills
• Demonstrable experience of leading improvement activities
• A robust understanding of the role of AHPs in delivering safe service
• Experience of working in partnership to bring about effective change
• A passion for developing our future workforce
• Experience of bringing innovation to workforce development
  
  Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout