Contact information
Kirsty Stead, Deputy Director of Operations on kirsty.stead@nhs.net
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to work within the Adult Community Services (ACS) Division of the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust (MYTT).
The Clinical Professional AHP Lead for Integration and rehabilitation has operational accountability and responsibility for the development and delivery of AHP’s within the ACS Division in Wakefield.
The post holder is pivotal to ensuring safe, timely and compassionate care to patients and service users across Wakefield.
They will be a key member of the Nursing, AHPs and Operations senior leadership team within ACS reporting to their respective Divisional Director and deputising where appropriate. The post holder will also be expected to formulate plans and work cohesively with the MYTT Director of AHP’s and the Deputy Director of Operations for Therapy and Psychological Services across the acute and community Divisions to develop effective services and deliver the NHS 10 Year Plan to the population of Wakefield.
The post holder is expected to work autonomously and use a high degree of initiative to innovate and develop services whilst working collaboratively with functions across the organisation. The post holder will need to be able to demonstrate highly effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders, including those across the wider ICS. This will include the established AHP teams in the community.
This is a great opportunity to work in the community arm of the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust.
Main duties
Supporting the Clinical Director and Divisional Directors of Quality and Operations, the post holder will be responsible for
* Contributing to and delivering the AHP operational and strategic business planning
* Oversee the delivery of evidence-based, responsive, and efficient community therapy services.
* Be accountable for AHP services quality improvement, financial management, and workforce modelling and planning, ensuring delivery against agreed quality metrics and performance criteria in line with regulatory frameworks.
* High quality AHP leadership to ensure outstanding quality patient care
* Developing and delivery of the clinical strategy
* Engaging and working effectively with a range of partner organisations (e.g. Primary Care, neighbouring NHS Trusts, Voluntary sector, District Councils, the general public) to support the successful delivery of the Divisional services
* Leading transformation programmes including the ability to influence and contribute to system pathways and new models of care.
* Working closely with the MYTT Director of AHP’s and the Deputy Director of Operations for Therapy and Psychological Services across the acute and community Divisions
Essential person specification requirements
Qualifications:
* Current HCPC Registered Allied Health Professional
* Evidence of current CPD
* Degree or equivalent qualification specific to profession
* Evidence of study at Masters level or equivalent
Experience:
* Significant relevant leadership/management role in a large complex healthcare organisation
* Significant post registration experience
* Experience in leading and managing staff
* Experience of clinical audit/R&D processes and practice
* Experience in strategy and policy development
* Experience in workforce planning and role redesign
* Experience in developing a quality improvement programme within a multi-professional environment
* Proven experience in managing and implementing change
Knowledge and Awareness:
* Comprehensive knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy and the ability to interpret policy at a local level.
* Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
* Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance eg. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc
* Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities
* Understanding of the Trust’s objectives and priorities and the ability to work across operational boundaries
* Evidence of current CPD
Skills and Abilities:
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries internally and externally
* Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise
* Able to identify training needs of self and other
* Comprehensive I.T. skills
* Negotiating and influencing skills
Personal Attributes:
* Awareness of own limitations
* Ability to establish good working relationships
* Ability to lead, motivate and inspire others
* Ability to command confidence in other health professionals
* Ability to act diplomatically in sensitive situations involving patients or staff
* Effective time management
* Adaptable to a changing environment
* Professional in appearance and conduct
Other:
* Able to fulfil Workplace Health and Wellbeing requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments, if necessary). Including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust policy
* Take part in the senior manager on call rota
* Required to travel to various sites
* Access to the use of a vehicle
Please review full job description.
Be part of MY team
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance:
We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Our benefits
* Access to the NHS pension plan
* Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
* Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
* Extensive benefits and support, including:
* Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Home electronics scheme
* Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
* Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
* Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
* Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
* Career progression, training and support
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