Allied Health Professions Senior Manager and Professional Lead

Allied Health Professions Senior Manager and Professional Lead

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an AHP Senior Manager & Professional Lead within Acute Services working across University Hospital Crosshouse and University Hospital Ayr.

This is a Full-time post, worked over 5 days per week. You will also participate in the acute site leadership out of hours on call rotas. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

The post holder is responsible and accountable for the delivery of AHP Services – Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy – across Acute Services. You will provide operational management, strategic and professional leadership, governance and development for all members of this AHP workforce. As a senior member of the pan Ayrshire Allied Health Professions Leadership team, the post holder will also lead on AHP change initiatives and hold a number of AHP responsibilities within their portfolio.

• You must have a relevant AHP professional qualification and active registration with HCPC.
• You will be educated to Masters Degree level, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience.
• Evidence of relevant continuous professional development is also essential.
• You will bring evidence of senior service management/leadership roles and developing innovative and creative solutions to achieve organisational objectives.
• You will demonstrate in depth understanding of clinical governance principles and the development of systems and frameworks to establish clear accountability.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

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Jacqueline Nicol, Director of Site Operations / Deputy Director of Acute:
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Alistair Reid, Director of Allied Health Professions:
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