Mynd nôl
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

AHP Workforce Lead

The closing date is 27 January 2026

Apply for this job

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Allied Health Professional to join Croydon Health Services as a Band 7 AHP Workforce Lead.

This is FTC for a year where the postholder will lead the delivery of the Trust's AHP Strategy, with a clear focus on building workforce capacity, strengthening structures, and implementing priority workforce initiatives across acute and community services. This includes supporting workforce planning, career pathways, new roles, and sustainable workforce models for all AHP professions.

Main duties of the job

The role will work closely with the Associate Director for AHPs and the Professional Leads for AHPs, providing dedicated leadership to support recruitment, retention, development and future workforce sustainability.

This is an excellent opportunity to influence AHP workforce transformation and make a meaningful impact on patient care, service quality, and staff experience.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Details

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year incl of HCAS p.a

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

199-7678520-RB-MT

Job locations

Croydon Health Services

London Road

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Job description

Job responsibilities

****Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role *****

Job description

Job responsibilities

****Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role *****

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional registration with HCPC
  • Relevant first degree or equivalent
  • Practice educator or equivalent training

Desirable

  • Leadership/management qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post registration working within a Healthcare setting at Band 6 level
  • Evidence of experience of collaborating with multi- professional teams
  • Proven track record of planning and implementing service change
  • Demonstrates the application of evidence based practice and knowledge of professional issues
  • Knowledge of apprenticeships, preceptorship, and workforce planning frameworks

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
  • Competence, knowledge and skills in I.T systems including data interpretation
  • Ability to covey complex concepts in an easily understood language.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional registration with HCPC
  • Relevant first degree or equivalent
  • Practice educator or equivalent training

Desirable

  • Leadership/management qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post registration working within a Healthcare setting at Band 6 level
  • Evidence of experience of collaborating with multi- professional teams
  • Proven track record of planning and implementing service change
  • Demonstrates the application of evidence based practice and knowledge of professional issues
  • Knowledge of apprenticeships, preceptorship, and workforce planning frameworks

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
  • Competence, knowledge and skills in I.T systems including data interpretation
  • Ability to covey complex concepts in an easily understood language.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon Health Services

London Road

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon Health Services

London Road

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Director and Professional Lead for AHPs

Rashmi Soni

rashmi.soni1@nhs.net

07502938906

Details

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year incl of HCAS p.a

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

199-7678520-RB-MT

Job locations

Croydon Health Services

London Road

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)