Job summary
NHS England (NHSE) South East Workforce, Training and Education Directorate has commissioned Buckinghamshire Health and Social Care Academy (BHSCA) (hosted through Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust) in partnership with Allied Health Solutions (AHS) to undertake an eighteen-month project, alongside working within the AHP Faculty of BHSCA. This post is 3 days a week with the additional 2 days a week working directly for the academy on non-specified projects.
The objective of this innovative programme is to support the Allied Health Professionals in the South East to lead on strengthening the integration between Social Care and Health adult services.
The programme of work commenced in January 2024 and is scheduled for completion in June 2025.
The programme will take a Social Care led approach and initially this post holder, as a member of the delivery team will engage with Local Authorities/Unitary Authorities in the South East to identify the AHPs and Social Workers working in Social Care across the South East. Population needs' data from NHSE South East will help inform this work. A systematic approach to addressing the five dimensions outlined in the AHPs Leading Integration Framework will be taken.
The programme team will be led by Professor Mary J Lovegrove OBE and June Davis (Directors, Allied Health Solutions). The team is comprised of AHS, which includes associates, and a part-time project Fellow (this role).
Main duties of the job
- Being a core member of the Programme Oversight Group
- Working closely with internal and external teams, stakeholders and organisations to advise, support, facilitate and monitor implementation of the programme.
- Proactively engaging with key stakeholders across the South East Region
- Supporting and taking responsibility for identified activities in the programme of work in the emerging and developing categories to support the delivery of outputs linked to all five dimensions of the AHPs Leading Integration Framework
About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Professional Registration/Education
Essential
- Allied Health Professional with current registration with HCPC or General Osteopathic Council
- Educated to master's degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
Desirable
- Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project or equivalent experience would be desirable
- Competent with Microsoft products with the ability to present effectively for a range of audiences using Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Extensive knowledge of supporting & developing the AHP workforce
- Knowledge of workforce development in health and care and AHP workforce priorities
- Knowledge, understanding and application of current NHS policies across healthcare systems and experience of implementation in relevant areas
Desirable
- Comprehensive knowledge of project/programme monitoring and reporting, with demonstrable track record of managing and delivering complex initiatives
- Knowledge of Financial Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with a wide range of senior internal and external stakeholders and from a range or organisations and from a range of professional backgrounds and can build consensus amongst stakeholder groups
- Ability to analyse, interpret and compare complex facts, opinions, and situations
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium, and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to senior internal and external stakeholders
Person Specification
Professional Registration/Education
Essential
- Allied Health Professional with current registration with HCPC or General Osteopathic Council
- Educated to master's degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
Desirable
- Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project or equivalent experience would be desirable
- Competent with Microsoft products with the ability to present effectively for a range of audiences using Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Extensive knowledge of supporting & developing the AHP workforce
- Knowledge of workforce development in health and care and AHP workforce priorities
- Knowledge, understanding and application of current NHS policies across healthcare systems and experience of implementation in relevant areas
Desirable
- Comprehensive knowledge of project/programme monitoring and reporting, with demonstrable track record of managing and delivering complex initiatives
- Knowledge of Financial Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with a wide range of senior internal and external stakeholders and from a range or organisations and from a range of professional backgrounds and can build consensus amongst stakeholder groups
- Ability to analyse, interpret and compare complex facts, opinions, and situations
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium, and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to senior internal and external stakeholders
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).
