AHP Professional Lead

Working closely with the Director & Associate Director of AHPs, Care Group leadership teams and system partners, you will:

• Lead the professional vision and strategic direction for nurses across CYP Mental Health and Perinatal Services
• Provide visible, compassionate and inclusive leadership that embeds Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
• Strengthen professional governance, standards, supervision and workforce sustainability
• Influence service transformation, integrated neighbourhood working and evidence-based improvement
• Act as the senior AHP voice at Care Group, organisational and system level
The post holder will maintain professional registration and provide occasional expert clinical advice where required to support professional credibility., We are looking for a registered AHP with senior experience, strong understanding of professional governance and workforce leadership, and the ability to influence across complex systems.Experience of leading change, quality improvement and partnership working is essential. We offer the opportunity to shape AHP leadership and impact at scale within a supportive, values-led organisation committed to staff wellbeing and development.
• Provide strategic and professional leadership for AHPs across CYP Mental Health, CYP Learning Disability services, CYP Autism services & Perinatal Mental Health, shaping high quality, safe and effective practice aligned with Trust and ICS priorities.
• Lead AHP workforce development, professional governance, compassionate and inclusive leadership, and embed Trust values, equality, diversity, inclusion & belonging.
• Drive transformation aligned with national, regional and local strategy including Prevention & Public Health, Greener NHS/Sustainability, and population health improvement.
• Represent the professional AHP voice at care group, organisation, system, regional and national levels.
• Maintain professional registration and provide limited clinical expertise where required; the post is primarily leadership focused.
• Provide professional leadership and oversight of AHP governance across the Care Group, maintaining high standards of practice, regulatory compliance and professional accountability to ensure safe, effective and evidence-based services.
  
  Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems. We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow. We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.