We have an exciting opportunity for a registered Allied Health Professional to join the AHP faculty in a 1 year project lead post, to oversee the AHP faculty project team and to lead on 2 distinct AHP workforce projects.

Main duties of the job

Job planning is a current focus for AHPs and the productive care review, the postholder will take a lead on AHP job planning ensuring a focus on all four pillars of practice are recognised for all AHP roles. The postholder will connect work across teams/services to share best practice and avoid duplication of work.

The post holder will also conduct a review of the AHP workforce Race Equality Standard Data, and if required provide recommendations to ensure all staff have equitable access to career development opportunities.

The postholder will represent the Somerset AHP faculty at regional and national meetings and work closely with the regional NHSE workforce, training and education directorate lead to produce quarterly activity reports.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached JD.

Job planning is a current focus for AHPs and the productive care review, the postholder will take a lead on AHP job planning ensuring a focus on all four pillars of practice are recognised for all AHP roles. The postholder will connect work across teams/services to share best practice and avoid duplication of work.

The post holder will also conduct a review of the AHP workforce Race Equality Standard Data, and if required provide recommendations to ensure all staff have equitable access to career development opportunities.

The postholder will represent the Somerset AHP faculty at regional and national meetings and work closely with the regional NHSE workforce, training and education directorate lead to produce quarterly activity reports.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

The Crescent

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DY

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184-OL-PU-1610