AHP Workforce Lead

Job summary The post leads on a defined national and regional portfolio of work to support AHP workforce supply and transformation (support workforce, pre-registration students and registered practitioners). Working closely with national and regional NHSE WT&E teams and stakeholders, this will involve understanding and using policy, strategy, evidence, data, and intelligence to design, deliver and evaluate programmes of work for the AHP workforce. This post forms part of the WT&E regional and national AHP Leadership Team, providing multi-professional specialist support and advice to stakeholders, and will: Support and enable workforce supply and transformation (and associated workforce planning) in meeting the aims of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, NHS People Plan and AHP Workforce Improvement Framework. Provide programme leadership, governance, and support for agreed WT&E priority areas. Demonstrating impact, outcomes and return on investment for all areas of our work. Working in partnership with multi-professional programmes and structures across the organisation. Provide collaborative professional leadership regional and nationally. This will involve extensive engagement and liaison with clinical and professional leaders, ALB professional leads, employers, education providers, professional bodies, ICBs and others on WT&E developments for AHP and wider workforce. Main duties of the job Proactively engage with AHP Faculties, Councils and professional leads and others working in local health & social care systems To work with existing or support the development of professional networks within localities. Manage differing opinions relating to project proposals arising from these networks. Communicate, provide and present highly complex information to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders Provide strategic leadership and represent the interests of their professions at national, regional and local level. To provide the professional voice and clinical advice and support to WT&E in the region and nationally in the delivery of all its core functions. To support the development of innovative approaches to multi- professional working Responsible for programme delivery for an assigned portfolio of local and shared regional programmes of work. As directed by the Regional Head develop long-term, strategic delivery plans Responsible for setting and managing the performance of allocated education transformation programmes against short, medium and long-term key performance indicators. About us The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by: Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities. Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential. Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation Delivering value for money. If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person. Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website. Job description Job responsibilities You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Professional Registration with the HCPC Masters Level in field of AHP practice or equivalent level of experience Recognised to have extensive knowledge of specialist area acquired through postgraduate education or equivalent Project/Programme Management experience Desirable Project Management Qualification (Prince 2/APM) Professional Body registration Experience and Knowledge Essential Extensive knowledge of workforce development in healthcare to include workforce development approaches education development and commissioning Experience of managing and delivering several complex initiatives simultaneously in rapidly evolving, political and high-pressure environments including effective management of risk Demonstrated ability to present effectively to a wide range of audiences including senior stakeholder groups Desirable Analysis, interpretation and production of complex and multiple reports including financial returns Behaviours and Values Essential Supports the delivery of excellent healthcare and health improvement by holding the interests of patients and public at the heart of what they do. Communicates complex concepts and subject matter clearly, adapting approach for different audiences and avoiding jargon Leads by example, role modelling a supportive, inclusive culture, with a focus on quality and 'can do' attitude, inclusive management style encouraging engagement and input from all levels within the organisation Promotes innovation, organisational learning and the sharing of best practice Shows a commitment to the promotion of equality and diversity in the workforce by operating in accordance with NHSE policy, good practice and support of the equalities agenda Skills Essential Communicates complex concepts and subject matter clearly, adapting approach for different audiences and avoiding jargon.