Chief Allied Health Professional/Deputy Chief Nursing Officer
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS TrustWhatsApp job alerts
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Job summary
Following secondment of the current post holder we are delighted to be recruiting to our Chief Allied Health Professional/ Deputy Chief Nursing Officer .
Are you passionate about making a real difference and putting people at the centre of everything you do? Are you an experienced and compassionate senior Allied Health Professional driven to deliver outstanding, safe, and recovery-focused care?
We are seeking an exceptional Allied Health Professional to provide strong clinical and professional leadership during an exciting period of service transformation. In this fixed-term role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping our new structure, ensuring high-quality, robust leadership remains at the heart of patient care.
You will be a confident and inspiring leader with the ability to engage and collaborate with a wide range of people, gather valuable feedback, and motivate teams to achieve excellence. Your influence will help enhance both patient and staff experience, driving improved outcomes and ensuring effective, multidisciplinary care across services.
We welcome applicants from a wide and diverse background and have flexibility in the working hours.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity please dont hesitate to contact Natalie Willetts, Chief Nursing Officer.
This is a fixed term post to provide cover for absence for specific purpose that we anticipate will be required for 6 months. We reserve the right to end this contract sooner with appropriate notice.
Main duties of the job
Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
Lead on professional leadership for Allied Health Professionals across the organisation.
Lead on the delivery, monitoring and adherence of professional standards and processes for Allied Health Professionals across the organisation.
Promote and ensure high standards of care provision in line with national and local policy, statutory requirements, professional practice and workforce requirements across the Trust.
Represent the organisation at regional and national levels on Allied Health Professional matters.
Other key roles will depend on working hours and your previous experience and skill set.
If you wish to be considered for a secondment please gain permission from your Substantive Manager before applying.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
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Details
- Date posted: 26 May 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 8d
- Salary: £94,356 to £108,814 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 6 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: C9798-2308
- Job locations: 2 Kings Court, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1JR, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
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This advert is for Chief Allied Health Professional/Deputy Chief Nursing Officer with Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust in Worcester, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £94,356 to £108,814 a year. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 07 Jun 2026.
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