Job summary
- Main area
- Allied Health Professional
- Grade
- Band 8c
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 360-C-5955
- Employer
- West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Watford General Hospital
- Town
- Watford
- Salary
- £72,428 - £83,149 pa inc HCA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Band 8c - Associate Director of Allied Health Professionals
Band 8c
Job overview
Lead the Way in Allied Health: Associate Director Opportunity at West Herts Teaching Hospital
Are you a visionary leader in healthcare, passionate about driving innovation and shaping a future of exceptional patient care within Allied Health Professionals?
West Herts is seeking a dynamic and experienced Band 8C Associate Director of Allied Health Professionals to join our team and lead our organisation towards a future of excellence.
Main duties of the job
In this high-impact role, you will:
Develop Strategic Vision:Collaborate with senior leadership to shape the strategic direction of AHP services, aligning them with national and local healthcare priorities and ensuring a patient-centered approach.
Drive Service Improvement: Lead the development and implementation of innovative strategies to enhance AHP service delivery and patient outcomes, ensuring a seamless and integrated approach to care.
Champion Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement, promoting best practices and innovation across all AHP departments.
Empower Leadership: Empower and support AHP department leads by providing them with the resources and knowledge necessary to achieve their goals and enhance their professional development.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilise data analysis to identify areas for improvement in service delivery, patient experience, and staff satisfaction, and develop evidence-based solutions to enhance AHP contributions.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the hospital, including executives, department heads, medical staff, and external partners, to ensure effective collaboration and a unified approach to patient care.
Working for our organisation
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Beyond the Role:
West Herts is more than just exceptional care – we are dedicated to building a culture of empowerment, compassion, professionalism, and inclusivity. Our focus on staff development and innovation creates the ideal platform for you to drive positive change and make a lasting impact on the lives of patients and the AHP workforce.
We offer:
A supportive and collaborative work environment
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Competitive salary and benefits package
Are you the leader we need?
If you are a highly motivated and experienced leader with a proven track record of success in AHP service development, a passion for innovation, and a commitment to patient-centered care, then we want to hear from you!
Qualifications:
Registered Allied Health Professional with experience of working at Band 8A or above.
Masters level qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Extensive experience in a senior leadership role within AHP services in a healthcare setting.
Proven track record of successful service development and improvement initiatives.
A deep understanding of healthcare management principles and AHP service delivery.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Ready to make a difference?
Apply now!
We celebrate diversity at West Herts. Everyone with the right skills and passion is encouraged to apply!
Person specification
Your application will be scored against the person specification
Essential criteria
- Score 0 = does not meet the person specification, 1 = reserved meets some person specification requirements, 2 = Meets all person specification requirements.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Chloe Field
- Job title
- Head of Recruitment
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07341429478
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
- Telephone
- 01442 365235, or 07423032842
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