NHS Scotland
Job title:
206864 Director of Allied Health Professionals
Company
NHS Scotland
Job description
Description:Are you a registered Allied Health Professional, educated to degree level with a Masters degree or study at Masters level with a leadership qualification or demonstrable formal study of leadership principles and practice?As Director of Allied Health Professions within the Nursing, Midwifery and AHP Directorate you would be responsible for providing strategic direction and professional leadership, ensuring AHP contribution to the formulation and delivery of NHS Dumfries and Galloway corporate objectives.You would provide expertise and advice to the Nurse Director, NHS Dumfries and Galloway Board, Health and Social Care Senior Leadership Team and the Board Management Team in relation to AHP issues; lead and be accountable for the strategic development for AHP services within NHS Dumfries and Galloway in line with corporate objectives, Local Delivery Plans and national policy. Professionally lead and support AHP Senior Managers to transform service provision through service modernisation, redesign and reform, AHP workforce and workload planning, AHP education, research, training and development and quality of AHP interventions in relation to professional standards and health care governance in general.You would work in collaboration with key stakeholders in the development and delivery of AHP services, maximising the opportunity for new roles and pathways.You will influence national and regional policy and guideline development and ensure these are implemented locally.You will be responsible for the delivery of key outcomes of current national AHP strategies supporting the delivery of corporate objectives.You would identify and undertake a portfolio of corporate responsibilities and lead on the development of policy and strategy which will optimise the AHP contribution to the formulation and delivery of NHS D&G corporate objectives and in so doing enable the diverse group of professionals to: full engage in improving the health of those living in D&G, deliver excellence in Health and Social Care, lead the development of best practice in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency teams.On behalf of the Board be responsible for developing, leading and managing the strategic direction of the volunteer programme and the Spiritual Care and Patient Services Teams.Here at NHS Dumfries and Galloway we pride ourselves on being inclusive, welcoming and friendly.We are looking for an individual who shares our values, someone who want to be part of a community and a team player who want to make an impact every day.Nestled in the South West of Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway has a lot to offer in terms of career progression, work-life balance and social activities.The area is famous for outdoor pursuits, a vibrant food and drink culture, as well as unique arts and entertainment offerings.Dumfries and Galloway will provide you with a quality lifestyle with stunning properties, excellent schools and access to numerous outdoor pursuits.Additionally, cities like Glasgow, Edinburgh, Carlisle and Newcastle are only an hour or so away by train or car.Dumfries and Galloway provides a high standard of living and proof that a great place to live doesnt have to break the bankInformal enquiries are welcome, please contact – [email protected] or Tel: 01387 272771ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATESTo find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us web pagesNHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in Scotland from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period, for which you would be paid, until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.APPLICATION PROCESS –
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NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.PUBLIC PROTECTION
Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agencys new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the UK can work at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk
Please ensure the vacancy salary meets the minimum salary required for sponsorship. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION
NHS Dumfries & Galloway are currently unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies.
Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC etc).
Expected salary
£83837 – 89866 per year
Location
Scotland
Job date
Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:14:54 GMT
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