The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Clinical Professional AHP Lead Integration & Rehab

The closing date is 12 September 2025

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to work within the Adult Community Services (ACS) Division of the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust (MYTT).

The Clinical Professional AHP Lead for Integration and rehabilitation has operational accountability and responsibility for the development and delivery of AHPs within the ACS Division in Wakefield.

The post holder is pivotal to ensuring safe, timely and compassionate care to patients and service users across Wakefield.

They will be a key member of the Nursing, AHPs and Operations senior leadership team within ACS reporting to their respective Divisional Director and deputising where appropriate. The post holder will also be expected to formulate plans and work cohesively with the MYTT Director of AHPs and the Deputy Director of Operations for Therapy and Psychological Services across the acute and community Divisions to develop effective services and deliver the NHS 10 Year Plan to the population of Wakefield.

The post holder is expected to work autonomously and use a high degree of initiative to innovate and develop services whilst working collaboratively with functions across the organisation. The post holder will need to be able to demonstrate highly effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders, including those across the wider ICS. This will include the established AHP teams in the community.

This is a great opportunity to work in the community arm of the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

Supporting the Clinical Director and Divisional Directors of Quality and Operations, the post holder will be responsible for:
Contributing to and delivering the AHP operational and strategic business planning
Oversee the delivery of evidence-based, responsive, and efficient community therapy services.
Be accountable for AHP services quality improvement, financial management, and workforce modelling and planning, ensuring delivery against agreed quality metrics and performance criteria in line with regulatory frameworks.
High quality AHP leadership to ensure outstanding quality patient care
Developing and delivery of the clinical strategy
Engaging and working effectively with a range of partner organisations (e.g. Primary Care, neighbouring NHS Trusts, Voluntary sector, District Councils, the general public) to support the successful delivery of the Divisional services
Leading transformation programmes including the ability to influence and contribute to system pathways and new models of care.
Working closely with the MYTT Director of AHPs and the Deputy Director of Operations for Therapy and Psychological Services across the acute and community Divisions

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Date posted

01 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£64,455 to £74,896 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000625

Job locations

Units 1 & 2 Pioneer Court

Castleford

West Yorkshire

WF10 5QU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential person specification requirements

Qualifications:

Current HCPC Registered Allied Health Professional
Evidence of current CPD
Degree or equivalent qualification specific to profession
Evidence of study at Masters level or equivalent

Experience:

Significant relevant leadership/management role in a large complex healthcare organisation
Significant post registration experience
Experience in leading and managing staff
Experience of clinical audit/R&D processes and practice
Experience in strategy and policy development
Experience in workforce planning and role redesign
Experience in developing a quality improvement programme within a multi-professional environment
Proven experience in managing and implementing change

Knowledge and Awareness:

Comprehensive knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy and the ability to interpret policy at a local level.
Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance eg. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc
Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities
Understanding of the Trust’s objectives and priorities and the ability to work across operational boundaries
Evidence of current CPD

Skills and Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries internally and externally
Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise
Able to identify training needs of self and other
Comprehensive I.T. skills
Negotiating and influencing skills

Personal Attributes:

Awareness of own limitations
Ability to establish good working relationships
Ability to lead, motivate and inspire others
Ability to command confidence in other health professionals
Ability to act diplomatically in sensitive situations involving patients or staff
Effective time management
Adaptable to a changing environment
Professional in appearance and conduct

Other:

Able to fulfil Workplace Health and Wellbeing requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments, if necessary). Including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust policy
Take part in the senior manager on call rota
Required to travel to various sites
Access to the use of a vehicle

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