AHP Lead | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Posting date: 02 October 2025
Closing date: 01 November 2025
Location: Reading, RG30 4EJ
Job type: Permanent • Hours: Full time
Overview
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with leadership experience ready to take the next step in your career?
Would you like to make an impact within an "Outstanding" Trust that prioritizes staff wellbeing? Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC and is committed to a positive, supportive culture where staff feel valued.
We are recruiting for a band 8a Allied Health Professionals (AHP) Lead for inpatient mental health services based at Prospect Park Hospital in Reading. The AHP Lead will provide senior clinical leadership for all AHPs within our acute inpatient mental health wards for adults and older adults.
You’ll find a strong AHP leadership structure, learning resources and excellent peer support across the Trust.
Responsibilities
* The post holder will provide operational line management for the therapy team based at Prospect Park Hospital in Reading.
* They will deliver professional and operational leadership for AHPs across inpatient services in accordance with Trust values, ensuring delivery of effective, efficient and high-quality services for service users and their families/carers.
* Be accountable for the professional and clinical performance of AHP staff within our inpatient mental health services.
* To work collaboratively to develop and deliver safe and effective services in accordance with key national targets, clinical standards and service priorities.
Requirements / Qualificatons
* Qualification in an AHP profession.
* Current HCPC registration.
* Extensive experience of working as an AHP within mental health services.
* Leadership experience.
About the Trust and Values
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. We are committed to providing the best possible care across Berkshire and to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where staff feel a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
* Caring for and about you is our top priority.
* Committed to providing good quality, safe services.
* Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions.
Benefits
* Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
* 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + ability to buy/sell.
* Generous NHS pension scheme.
* Excellent learning and career development opportunities.
* Cycle to Work and car leasing schemes including electric vehicles.
* Access to wellbeing tools and services.
* Discounts at hundreds of retailers and restaurants.
* Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community.
* Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
* Free parking across Trust sites.
Additional information for applicants
* Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
* Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme; Disability Confident statements are provided here for applicants.
* We welcome a conversation about any questions you may have. Contact: Michelle Mbayiwa, Michelle.Mbayiwa@berkshire.nhs.uk, 07876 578401.
* Please note, the role may close earlier than the advertised closing date.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
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