Associate Director of AHPs
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Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Associate Director of AHPs
The closing date is 20 September 2026
Job summary
Associate Director of AHPs
The Associate Director for Allied Health Professions is a pivotal role in the leadership, identity and development of allied health professionals (AHPs) within Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. They will provide strategic leadership to all AHP disciplines which include acute services, occupational therapy and physiotherapy, nutrition and dietetics, speech and language, podiatry, imaging, optometry, operating department practitioners and paramedics.
The post holder will work strategically to raise the profile of AHPs and will lead the development and implementation of a Trust wide strategy plan for allied health professional services and associated activities. Working proactively and collaboratively with Divisional Triumvirates, medical and nursing leaders they will provide professional leadership to identify and execute opportunities for allied health professional transformation, driving clinical innovation and new ways of working to meet current and future patient needs. Identifying workforce opportunities to liberate the potential and demonstrate the value of Allied Health Professionals is a key component of this role.
Main duties of the job
The Associate Director Allied Health Professionals will collaborate with professional leads across non-AHP disciplines and will be actively engaged with the BSW Hospital Group, playing an important role in shaping the strategic landscape for Allied Health Professionals at system level and in building a sustainable Allied Health Professional community.
You will provide strong credible AHP leadership and working with the Heads of Service deliver a leadership structure that delivers strategically, professionally, operationally and clinically with clear lines of authority, delegation and accountability
You will provide senior, professional leadership to AHPs across GWH demonstrating advanced analytical and judgement skills to interpret highly complex facts and information to enable the development of an AHP vision and strategic plan.
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8c
Salary
£79,504 to £91,609 a year Per annum, Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
249-8229376
Job locations
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Marlborough road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Associate Director for Allied Health Professions is a pivotal role in the leadership, identity and development of allied health professionals (AHPs) within Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Please see attached full job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Associate Director for Allied Health Professions is a pivotal role in the leadership, identity and development of allied health professionals (AHPs) within Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Please see attached full job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered AHP with masters level or equivalent
- Postgraduate management qualification or equivalent high-quality training/experience
- Evidence of further personal development
Desirable
- Experience in health care including relevant clinical qualifications
- NHS Improving Quality tools and techniques
- Formal project management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant operational healthcare experience
- Extensive senior management experience
- Track record of achieving financial and service targets
- Leading change through empowering people and holding them to account
- Good understanding of NHS policy
- Good understanding of the framework for clinical governance
- Understanding of clinical pathways and treatments relevant to the Service
- Experience of managing and utilising budgets effectively
- Evidence of creative and inspirational approach to problem solving
Desirable
- Significant operational experience in acute/integrated healthcare.
- Previous involvement in NHS service development and reconfiguration
- Experience in participation in NHS on call service as a senior manager.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered AHP with masters level or equivalent
- Postgraduate management qualification or equivalent high-quality training/experience
- Evidence of further personal development
Desirable
- Experience in health care including relevant clinical qualifications
- NHS Improving Quality tools and techniques
- Formal project management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant operational healthcare experience
- Extensive senior management experience
- Track record of achieving financial and service targets
- Leading change through empowering people and holding them to account
- Good understanding of NHS policy
- Good understanding of the framework for clinical governance
- Understanding of clinical pathways and treatments relevant to the Service
- Experience of managing and utilising budgets effectively
- Evidence of creative and inspirational approach to problem solving
Desirable
- Significant operational experience in acute/integrated healthcare.
- Previous involvement in NHS service development and reconfiguration
- Experience in participation in NHS on call service as a senior manager.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
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
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Marlborough road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Marlborough road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Deputy Chief Nurse
Ana Gardete
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8c
Salary
£79,504 to £91,609 a year Per annum, Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
249-8229376
Job locations
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Marlborough road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
United Kingdom
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