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Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
37 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
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Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust’s Values
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Must have masters or equivalent in an AHP profession e.g. OT/SLT/PT/Dietetics, etc
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Must be registered with Health Professions Council (HPC)
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Must demonstrate evidence of successful completion of specialist postgraduate courses
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Must demonstrate evidence of formal/informal management and leadership training or management and leadership skills obtained through experience
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Must show evidence of ongoing attendance of short, study days, conferences and extended self-study
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Must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills
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Must be able to communicate information that is highly complex and contentious to clients, staff, senior managers and other agencies/professional groups, for example, explaining implications of shortfall in service.
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Must demonstrate highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills in complex situations and ability to facilitate these skills in others
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Must demonstrate established conflict management skills in a variety of environments e.g. one-to-one or groups where responses may be unpredictable
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Must demonstrate highly developed ability to adapt and communicate information according to the needs of the client and wider audience e.g. in situations where clinical information may be distressing or sensitive
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Must show evidence of excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal, to audiences that could differ in number and knowledge
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Must demonstrate experience of leading/managing others
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Must demonstrate experience in contributing to policy, planning and service development
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Must demonstrate experience in dealing with HR issues such as recruitment and selection, performance management, sickness and annual leave
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Must hold relevant specialist experience post qualification
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Must demonstrate experience of developing and delivering training
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Must demonstrate leadership skills as well as the ability to be a good team member
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Must show evidence of being able to manage the emotional consequences of working within distressing circumstances,
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Must demonstrate self-motivation and commitment to personal development and acquisition of further skills and knowledge
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Must be able to reflect on practice both individually and with peers/mentors/colleagues to identify own strengths and develop needs
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Must demonstrate willingness to working flexibly
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Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills – including observation, listening and empathy skills
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Must demonstrate excellent analytical and reflection skills
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Must demonstrate excellent organisational skills and ability to facilitate these skills in others
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Must show evidence of in-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to health, social services and education
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Must be able to translate national policy into local strategy and departmental practise in the clinical area
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Must demonstrate excellent ability in team leadership responsibilities
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Must have in-depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit/research/quality improvement.
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Must have in-depth knowledge of a range of AHP therapeutic interventions relevant to CAMHs settings, and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits
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Must have knowledge of and apply professional standards and code of conduct in working practice and be able to facilitate this in others
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Must have understanding of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working
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Must have knowledge of the strategic direction of the Trust
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Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the need of confidentiality in all aspects of the work of the department
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Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of equal opportunities
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Car owner driver
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Willing to undertake DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
- Provide operational and professional leadership for AHP’s working within Parkview CAMHS Inpatient Services and, as the role develops, across wider CAMHS services within Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust.
- Responsible for the day-to-day management of the AHP workforce within Parkview, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, high-quality, person-centred services
- Provide professional leadership, support workforce development, and ensure the integration and visibility of AHP’s within multidisciplinary teams.
- Support and contribute strategically to the development of AHP practice across CAMHS services, supporting the implementation of Trust and national priorities.
- To ensure practice meets the requirements of regulatory bodies.
- To support the involvement of AHP practitioners in those issues relating to quality improvement, care pathway development and clinical governance.
- To use advanced clinical reasoning skills and a commitment to implementing evidence-based practice.
- To support the continuing development of AHPs within CAMHS health services and to ensure effective workforce development.To take a leading role in recruitment of AHP staff in Parkview and the wider CAMHS services as required.
- To ensure AHP student placements are developed and provided within CAMHS services, to meet national directives.
Main duties of the job
For more information about the main duties of the job role please see the attached person specification and job description.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information about this job role please see the attached person specification and job description.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for AHP Lead Parkview and CAMHS services with Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust in Coventry, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Allied health professionals role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Oct 2026.
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