The role includes a key focus on advancing research, continuous quality improvement, and innovation. The post holder will lead programmes that translate evidence into practice, contribute to the Trusts research plan, and secure funding linked to AHP-led research and quality initiatives. They will actively support and promote a culture of continuous improvement through education, practice development, and academic partnerships. The Director will represent the Trust and the AHP workforce in key system-level forums, including the AHP Council and relevant ICS clinical networks.
They will lead the design and implementation of strategic education and development frameworks and ensure services are held accountable for delivering against agreed objectives. The post holder will also ensure the appropriateness and robustness of clinical information and digital systems supporting AHP interventions across the Trust. They will play a lead role in ensuring service delivery aligns with Trust policies on equality, diversity, inclusion, and recovery-oriented practice. The post holder will be responsible for the Food and Nutrition Trust wide plan working closely with the estates and facilities directorate to ensure adherence to CQC standards on food and nutrition and PLACE standards.
The post holder will have shared responsibility for the Falls Prevention Plan, working closely with the Deputy Chief Nurse and their physical health team to ensure adherence to best practice multi-professional clinical standards in falls prevention. Please see the attached Job Description.