*INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY* AHP Professional Lead
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Job overview
Internal to MPFT applicants only
We are seeking an experienced and values‑driven Allied Health Professions (AHP) Professional Lead to provide strategic and professional leadership across the Staffordshire & Stoke‑on‑Trent Care Group.
This is a senior leadership role focused on professional governance, workforce development and care group level leadership. You will play a pivotal role in shaping high‑quality, safe and effective AHP practice aligned with Trust, ICS and national priorities, including prevention, population health, health inequalities and the Greener NHS agenda.
The post holder will maintain professional registration and provide occasional expert clinical advice where required to support professional credibility.
We are looking for a registered AHP with senior experience, strong understanding of professional governance and workforce leadership, and the ability to influence across complex systems. Experience of leading change, quality improvement and partnership working is essential.
In return, we offer the opportunity to shape AHP leadership and impact at scale within a supportive, values‑led organisation committed to staff wellbeing and development.
Main duties of the job
- Lead the professional vision and strategic direction for AHPs across the Care Group.
- Provide visible, compassionate and inclusive leadership that embeds Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging.
- Strengthen professional governance, standards, supervision and workforce sustainability.
- Influence service transformation, integrated neighbourhood working and evidence‑based improvement.
- Act as the senior AHP voice at Care Group, organisational and system level.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for *INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY* AHP Professional Lead with Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Stafford, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Allied health professionals role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 pro rata per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 19 Jun 2026.
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