Head of Allied Health Professions (Surgery)
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £64,455 - £74,896 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 April 2026 |
| Location: | York, YO31 8HE |
| Company: | York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7851414/419-7851414-HAHP-SY |
Summary
A Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We have an exciting opportunity to shape the future of AHP (Allied Health Professional) services, influence transformation and make a meaningful impact on patient care, workforce development and service innovation at scale.
We are seeking an inspiring and experienced AHP to provide strategic, professional and operational leadership for AHP services within Surgery Care Group.
This senior role is pivotal in leading and developing the AHP workforce to deliver high‑quality, safe and effective patient‑centred care, supported by robust clinical governance and a strong culture of continuous improvement.
As a key member of the Care Group leadership team, you will work in close partnership with the Associate Chief AHP to deliver Trust strategy, assurance framework and transformation programmes. You will provide visible, compassionate leadership, promote a positive and inclusive organisational culture, and ensure AHP services are aligned with Trust priorities and wider regional and national agendas.
The post holder will deputise for the Associate Chief AHP when required and represent the Trust in internal and external forums, acting as an ambassador for the AHP professions.
• Provide senior professional and strategic leadership for AHPs within Surgery Care Group, ensuring safe, high‑quality, patient‑centred care.
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• Lead, inspire and develop the AHP workforce, promoting a positive culture, staff wellbeing, career development and retention.
•
• Work closely with the Associate Chief AHP to deliver Trust Strategy, assurance framework and Care Group objectives.
•
• Oversee clinical governance, quality, safety and risk management, providing assurance to Care Group and Trust leadership.
•
• Lead and contribute to service improvement, transformation and redesign programmes, using quality improvement methodologies.
•
• Build strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations, representing the Trust internally and externally.
•
• Support effective workforce planning, education, research and audit, ensuring services are sustainable and evidence‑based.
•
• Manage delegated resources and budgets responsibly, contributing to business planning and cost improvement initiatives.
•
• Deputise for the Associate Chief AHP and participate in the Trust’s senior on‑call arrangements as required.
Trust Information Pack:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment
This advert closes on Thursday 2 Apr 2026
We have an exciting opportunity to shape the future of AHP (Allied Health Professional) services, influence transformation and make a meaningful impact on patient care, workforce development and service innovation at scale.
We are seeking an inspiring and experienced AHP to provide strategic, professional and operational leadership for AHP services within Surgery Care Group.
This senior role is pivotal in leading and developing the AHP workforce to deliver high‑quality, safe and effective patient‑centred care, supported by robust clinical governance and a strong culture of continuous improvement.
As a key member of the Care Group leadership team, you will work in close partnership with the Associate Chief AHP to deliver Trust strategy, assurance framework and transformation programmes. You will provide visible, compassionate leadership, promote a positive and inclusive organisational culture, and ensure AHP services are aligned with Trust priorities and wider regional and national agendas.
The post holder will deputise for the Associate Chief AHP when required and represent the Trust in internal and external forums, acting as an ambassador for the AHP professions.
• Provide senior professional and strategic leadership for AHPs within Surgery Care Group, ensuring safe, high‑quality, patient‑centred care.
•
• Lead, inspire and develop the AHP workforce, promoting a positive culture, staff wellbeing, career development and retention.
•
• Work closely with the Associate Chief AHP to deliver Trust Strategy, assurance framework and Care Group objectives.
•
• Oversee clinical governance, quality, safety and risk management, providing assurance to Care Group and Trust leadership.
•
• Lead and contribute to service improvement, transformation and redesign programmes, using quality improvement methodologies.
•
• Build strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations, representing the Trust internally and externally.
•
• Support effective workforce planning, education, research and audit, ensuring services are sustainable and evidence‑based.
•
• Manage delegated resources and budgets responsibly, contributing to business planning and cost improvement initiatives.
•
• Deputise for the Associate Chief AHP and participate in the Trust’s senior on‑call arrangements as required.
Trust Information Pack:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment
This advert closes on Thursday 2 Apr 2026
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