Job summary
The Deputy Chief Allied Health Professions Officer (DCAHPO) will be responsible for the successful contribution of AHPs to the Trust's strategic priorities, leading key projects and deliverables including the transformation of the Trust's immediate care offer, strategic review of in and out of hospital rehabilitation and reablement pathways, clinical productivity programme, AHP quality and safety agenda and strategic AHP workforce planning.
This is a developmental post with planned competencies that the post holder will be supported to work through over the course of 18 months in order to deliver the full remit of the Deputy Chief AHP Officer position.
It is important to us that all our staff are aligned to our Values and in particular the behaviours we expect from KCHFT managers.
With this in mind as part of the selection process for this position you will be asked to complete two other activities in addition to the competency-based interview that you will invited to. This extended selection process is designed to assess your management style and the specific details of the exercises will be given if you are successfully shortlisted.
The provisional date of the selection event is 08 September 2025, although this may be subject to change.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the development and enhancement of AHP roles and input across neighbourhoods, schools, place and the interface between hospital and home, working collaboratively with system partners where required.
The DCAHPO will oversee the professional effectiveness of AHPs and Audiologists (included in the AHP references for the purpose of this document) across the totality of their portfolio.
Please refer to the job description which highlights the Band 8d and Band 9 duties.
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job description
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team viakentchft.recruitment@nhs.netquoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community differencehere.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team viakentchft.recruitment@nhs.netquoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community differencehere.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification in a recognised AHP discipline
- HCPC/GOC registration as a relevant Allied Health Professional
- Highly specialist, advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of a range of AHP procedures acquired through a doctorate or equivalent relevant experience, plus further significant in-depth continuous professional development eg Masters level education and additional relevant training and qualifications
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Successful track record of leadership and achievement at senior AHP level working within health or care settings
- Significant experience of leading and effectively managing change in large, complex environments with a range of key stakeholders
- Experience of building effective system partnerships and delivering change through partnership working
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Well-developed and credible leadership and motivational skills
- Ability to influence, persuade and negotiate at all levels
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload demonstrating resilience and perseverance
- Ability to demonstrate clarity of thought and act strategically when developing practical, innovative and creative solutions to complex management and strategic issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification in a recognised AHP discipline
- HCPC/GOC registration as a relevant Allied Health Professional
- Highly specialist, advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of a range of AHP procedures acquired through a doctorate or equivalent relevant experience, plus further significant in-depth continuous professional development eg Masters level education and additional relevant training and qualifications
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Successful track record of leadership and achievement at senior AHP level working within health or care settings
- Significant experience of leading and effectively managing change in large, complex environments with a range of key stakeholders
- Experience of building effective system partnerships and delivering change through partnership working
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Well-developed and credible leadership and motivational skills
- Ability to influence, persuade and negotiate at all levels
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload demonstrating resilience and perseverance
- Ability to demonstrate clarity of thought and act strategically when developing practical, innovative and creative solutions to complex management and strategic issues
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
