An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new post as Director of Allied Health Professionals (AHP) at Sirona care and health.
Sirona care & health is a Community Interest Company committed to providing local communities with a range of high-quality specialist health and social care. For us, it's about the personal approach; we take pride in what we do and deliver the high standard of care that we'd expect for ourselves and our families.
This is a new post for Sirona and will play a key member of the Chief Nursing and AHP Officer's Senior Leadership Team as the professional lead for all AHPs within the organisation.
Please note; This role is currently undergoing evaluation and is predicted to be a Band 8d or 9.
Main duties of the job
As part of the Chief Nurse and AHP Officer's leadership team, you will be responsible for: Working with the Director of Nursing supporting the delivery of CQC Quality standards across all Sirona services and all matters relating to quality, experience and safety. Leading on the development of care pathways optimising opportunities for patients and service users to continue to live well with complex conditions with maximum independence in our community. Working in partnership with the Director of Nursing, ensuring effective AHP/clinical input into the development of Sirona's strategy, policies, and business plans. Leading the development and delivery of agreed organisational priorities for the AHP workforce. Being proactive, delivery focused, and able to identify AHP workforce transformative potential, supporting innovation and new ways of working to meet current and future needs of our patients. Providing a mixture of strategic thinking and operational leadership to the AHP services and wider organisation, being able to convert concepts into plans and communicate these effectively to a wide range of audiences. Liberating the potential and demonstrating the value of AHPs as a key priority. We are looking for an exceptional candidate that has a highly specialist set of leadership abilities and skills, with experience of working at a senior level with strategic partners from across health, social care and education systems. About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a
real
difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire. Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive. We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for
all
our colleagues and apprentices. Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy. Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and can only accept applications from UK based applicants. If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 12 months from your start date until the expiry date. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are actively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups and are particularly keen to attract candidates from ethnic minority groups. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sarah Dowler at sarah.dowler@nhs.net. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered Allied Health Professional (HCPC) Educated to Master's level or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to post Knowledge and Experience
Ability to manage complex clinical and operational situations that involve staff from all levels with a range of professional and organisational boundaries. Detailed knowledge of current professional issues, both in education and practice. Demonstrable track record of achievement at a senior AHP role in a healthcare setting. Recognise and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion in delivering our role in the health and care system. Significant experience at a senior level in delivery Quality, CQC standards and development of care pathways. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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As part of the Chief Nurse and AHP Officer's leadership team, you will be responsible for: Working with the Director of Nursing supporting the delivery of CQC Quality standards across all Sirona services and all matters relating to quality, experience and safety. Leading on the development of care pathways optimising opportunities for patients and service users to continue to live well with complex conditions with maximum independence in our community. Working in partnership with the Director of Nursing, ensuring effective AHP/clinical input into the development of Sirona's strategy, policies, and business plans. Leading the development and delivery of agreed organisational priorities for the AHP workforce. Being proactive, delivery focused, and able to identify AHP workforce transformative potential, supporting innovation and new ways of working to meet current and future needs of our patients. Providing a mixture of strategic thinking and operational leadership to the AHP services and wider organisation, being able to convert concepts into plans and communicate these effectively to a wide range of audiences. Liberating the potential and demonstrating the value of AHPs as a key priority. We are looking for an exceptional candidate that has a highly specialist set of leadership abilities and skills, with experience of working at a senior level with strategic partners from across health, social care and education systems. About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a
real
difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire. Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive. We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for
all
our colleagues and apprentices. Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy. Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and can only accept applications from UK based applicants. If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 12 months from your start date until the expiry date. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are actively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups and are particularly keen to attract candidates from ethnic minority groups. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sarah Dowler at sarah.dowler@nhs.net. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered Allied Health Professional (HCPC) Educated to Master's level or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to post Knowledge and Experience
Ability to manage complex clinical and operational situations that involve staff from all levels with a range of professional and organisational boundaries. Detailed knowledge of current professional issues, both in education and practice. Demonstrable track record of achievement at a senior AHP role in a healthcare setting. Recognise and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion in delivering our role in the health and care system. Significant experience at a senior level in delivery Quality, CQC standards and development of care pathways. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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