AHP Practice Development Lead
| Posting date: | 12 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £53,755.00 to £60,504.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £53755.00 - £60504.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2025 |
| Location: | London, SE13 6LH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9197-25-0570 |
Summary
Workforce and Partnerships To scope, understand and manage the workforce implications of practice development initiatives As a senior member of staff carry out investigations into Employee Relations issues in other areas of the Trust as requested Develop in conjunction with internal, notably the Clinical Academy, and external stakeholders accredited education programmes to support the Trust Values and Vision. This would include the AHP Preceptorship programme. Ensure practice development team resources are deployed effectively across areas and working within and with the team ensure extra resources can be put in place for particular issues Work with professional leads and other stakeholders with regard to recruitment including but not limited to overseas AHPs, recruitment events, students, Return to Practice and apprenticeship pathways Work collaboratively with the practice development functions in midwifery and Nursing Maintain strong working relationships with Education and Workforce teams in respect to support for delivery of programmes of work To understand the wider implications of the improvements and ensure appropriate work streams are in train for technical components such as IT, HR, training and information management Undertake investigations into clinical incidents, including Red and SIs as requested Be an active member in internal and external networks, presenting updates as required Preparing reports for the AHP Workforce and Education Lead or Head of Therapies as required Support registration with HCPC as required Financial To constantly strive for value for money and greater efficiency within the services To have budgetary responsibility for the pay and non-pay aspects of the AHP practice development team Where relevant to link improvement programmes to the delivery of cost improvement programmes To propose changes throughout the Trust and identify improvements in resource utilisation and financial savings. Ensure the practice development teams are working within the roster templates and budgetary envelopes Communications and Relationships To develop and maintain professional relationships with members of staff from all disciplines at all levels within the organisation. The ability to gain co-operation often in highly contentious situations using effective interpersonal and facilitative skills To facilitate in highly contentious and sensitive areas (for example during formal consultation regarding change management) where advanced negotiation and motivational skills are required. Dealing with staff that may be hostile and unwilling to participate. Deputise for the AHP Workforce and Education Lead or Profession Leads where appropriate to do so, this may include effective communication in highly complex situations relating to change management and service improvement; challenges and concerns to be escalated where needed.