About this role
Job summary
Lead, Inspire, and Shape the Future of Community AHP Services
Allied Health Professional (AHP) Lead - Physiotherapist
Are you an experienced and passionate physiotherapist ready to take the next step in leadership?
We are looking for a registered physiotherapist to join our AHP Leads team who is enthusiastic about quality, people, and improvement--someone who can inspire teams, influence systems, and help shape the future of community services
https://www.england.nhs.uk/ahp/allied-health-professionals-into-action-next-chapter/
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/bee/
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
Main duties of the job
As an AHP Lead, you will provide clinical leadership across AHP teams , working closely with operational and clinical colleagues to ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care. Your portfolio will mainly be working with our Community Therapy Service in addition to other community AHP teams in the pathway where needed
This is a key leadership role with scope to:
Drive service development and quality improvement including neighbourhood working Champion AHP professional standards and supervision Influence pathway design, governance, and decision-making Support and develop multidisciplinary teams Act as a visible, credible AHP leader within the wider organisation What You'll Bring
We're looking for someone who:
Is a registered physiotherapist with varied clinical experience Has leadership or service development experience (formal or informal) Is passionate about quality, safety, and continuous improvement Can confidently lead change, engage others, and influence at system level Values compassionate, inclusive leadership and teamwork
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Experience as a registered senior Allied Health Professional across a range of settings in physical health Evidence based reflective practice and clinical reasoning skills Operational and Resource management skills
Desirable
Experience of Multidisciplinary team leadership
Skills Essential
Extensive knowledge of other AHP professions and community services Involvement in service development Clinical and legislative knowledge of disciplines within the HCPC Previous employment in NHS
Desirable
Management qualification or in process of application/completion
Personal qualities Essential
Fitness to perform manual handling and rehabilitation activities Interest in clinical specialism
Driving Essential
Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address Abingdon Community Hospital
Marcham Road
Abingdon, Oxford
OX14 1AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)