Job summary
Do you aspire to be an AHP leader of the future? This role will give you a unique opportunity to work at an operational level across a regional footprint. We are looking for a highly motivated senior clinician, an HCPC or General Osteopathic Council registrant with a good understanding of the current workforce challenges across the Professions to support the delivery of AHP workforce priorities at regional and sub-regional level.
This is an excellent opportunity for personal, professional and leadership development for an AHP with a specific interest in workforce improvement and transformation. An opportunity has risen for a 12-month fixed term or secondment fellowship, being offered at Band 8A. Part time applications are welcome.
You will be able to evidence existing workforce and project leadership. Successful delivery is dependent on collaborative working and the ability to develop relationships with wider stakeholders, so being able to demonstrate strong communication and negotiating skills is essential. You will be self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and be keen to apply and grow your excellent organisational skills.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of AHP policy, and gain experience in HEE. Postholders will also benefit from mentoring and development from existing AHP Heads/Leads in the regional and national teams.
Main duties of the job
- The workforce transformation fellow will establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders from a range or organisation (health, social care, voluntary sector, patient groups) and from a range of professional backgrounds.
- Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive, and contentious information from a wide range of sources, on which agreement or co-operation will be required.
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.
- Will be required to utilise their proven ability to lead, empower and motivate others.
- Will be required to demonstrate their experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
- Will be required to demonstrate their capabilities of managing their own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Will be required to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
- Must show commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in supporting the overall workforce agenda in accordance with HEE policies.
About us
Our mission is to support and enable London's healthcare system to have the workforce required to provide excellent care and improve patient outcomes.
Workforce transformation will ensure that London healthcare organisations have the right people in the right place, with the right skills to continually respond to the public changes in health demands and tackle health inequalities.
We achieve this by collaborating with stakeholders to; identify workforce needs, maintain high standards and incorporate inclusivity in education, improve quality of learning experience, promote new ways of working, and contribute to and deliver national policies and targets.
We are committed to the HEE values and demonstrate these throughout our work.
We are Responsible, Fair, Confident, and Inclusive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application
Salary Progression Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 8a with a full-time starting salary of £54,223 with a pay step increase after 5 years service. These salaries are offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and the HEE Pay Progression Policy and are subject to annual cost of living review.
HEE application guide - https://www.hee.nhs.uk/about/work-us/hee-applicant-guide.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application
Salary Progression Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 8a with a full-time starting salary of £54,223 with a pay step increase after 5 years service. These salaries are offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and the HEE Pay Progression Policy and are subject to annual cost of living review.
HEE application guide - https://www.hee.nhs.uk/about/work-us/hee-applicant-guide.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders from a range or organisations (health, social care, voluntary sector, patient groups) and from a range of professional backgrounds
- Ability to analyse, interpret and compare complex facts, opinions and situations
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
Desirable
- Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive, and contentious information from a wide range of sources, on which agreement or co-operation will be required.
- Able to demonstrate value for money for project spend through tracking, managing and delivering agreed benefits
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge, understanding and application of current NHS policies across healthcare systems and experience of implementation in relevant areas
- Experience of negotiating with and influencing senior managers, project leads and staff at all levels of seniority
- Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
Desirable
- Considerable experience of working in a management role at senior level within the NHS
- Experience of managing risks and reporting
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at SMT level
Behaviors and values
Essential
- Aware of the impact of own behaviour on others and takes responsibility to address any personal development needs.
- Operates with integrity and treats service users, stakeholders' partners and colleagues with respect and dignity always.
- Commitment to the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workforce by operating in accordance with HEE policy, good practice and support the EDI agenda.
Qualifications
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
- Competent with Microsoft products with the ability to present effectively for a range of audiences using Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project or equivalent experience would be desirable
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders from a range or organisations (health, social care, voluntary sector, patient groups) and from a range of professional backgrounds
- Ability to analyse, interpret and compare complex facts, opinions and situations
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
Desirable
- Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive, and contentious information from a wide range of sources, on which agreement or co-operation will be required.
- Able to demonstrate value for money for project spend through tracking, managing and delivering agreed benefits
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge, understanding and application of current NHS policies across healthcare systems and experience of implementation in relevant areas
- Experience of negotiating with and influencing senior managers, project leads and staff at all levels of seniority
- Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
Desirable
- Considerable experience of working in a management role at senior level within the NHS
- Experience of managing risks and reporting
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at SMT level
Behaviors and values
Essential
- Aware of the impact of own behaviour on others and takes responsibility to address any personal development needs.
- Operates with integrity and treats service users, stakeholders' partners and colleagues with respect and dignity always.
- Commitment to the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workforce by operating in accordance with HEE policy, good practice and support the EDI agenda.
Qualifications
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
- Competent with Microsoft products with the ability to present effectively for a range of audiences using Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project or equivalent experience would be desirable
Additional information
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).
