Advanced AHP Lead

Job Summary
37.5 hours
Are you passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities and committed to improving their quality of life?

Would you be interested to be part of a thriving multi-disciplinary health team in the beautiful town of Hebden Bridge with the advantage of free parking behind our Health Centre base?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced AHP lead Occupational Therapist to join our friendly Calderdale Adult Community Learning Disabilities Health Service.

You will join an experienced, well-established and committed specialist multi-disciplinary team who work agilely across Calderdale. The Team includes dietetics, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, LD community nurses, psychiatry, psychology, an Intensive Support Team and therapy assistants and healthcare support workers. Our Allied Health Professionals collective within the wider team foster both autonomous and joint working approaches, and their creative solutions to health and wellbeing issues aim to result in the best outcomes for the local community.

As the Advanced Specialist Lead OT, you will lead the multi-disciplinary AHP team providing regular supervision, support and management plus the development of pathways to ensure delivery of the AHP service within the Calderdale LD Health Team. You will be involved in the wider CLDCHT team management plus working alongside our partners across Calderdale. This will be alongside your own caseload providing OT support.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for a defined caseload with service users of all levels of ability.

You will manage the AHP team supporting and supervising colleagues and students.

You will continue with the development of pathways and service development for the AHP team.

You will link and support OTs across the LD service.

You will serve as an effective member of the MDT promoting a consistent multi-agency approach including support, supervision and development of staff.

You will work flexibly based on service user need, using reasonable adjustments to provide support.

You will demonstrate an ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team.

You will have an understanding, of the complex needs of people with learning disabilities and demonstrate qualities to deliver safe, effective and personalised care ensuring processes are followed in accordance with Trust objectives.

You will be committed to team working, a be highly resilient and self-motivating, determined to add value to the organisation and committed to our vision and values.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.

For further information or to arrange a visit to the team please contact Sarah Allard (Calderdale Team Manager
About Us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Details

Date posted

17 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9378-CK2322A

Job locations

Hebden Bridge Health Centre

Hangingroyd Lane

Hebden Bridge

West Yorkshire

HX7 6AG

Job Description
Job responsibilities

*JOB SUMMARY*
To be responsible for the day to day co-ordination and management of Allied Health Professionals within the designated clinical area, undertaking a complex, multi-functional role, combining managerial, clinical and professional duties and responsibilities.

To have an identified clinical role for highly complex cases within their designated service.

To provide advice and support to other therapy staff and members of the multi-disciplinary team within the service.

To facilitate collaborative working across therapy, maximizing on the skills of the therapists, therapy assistants and other staff.

In the capacity as a representative of the therapy services to liaise with the consultants and other medical, therapy and nursing staff, social services, voluntary agencies and the private sector.

This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.

The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.

*KEY RESULT AREAS:
Clinical*
To comply with the post holders professional code and Health Care Professions Council code of ethics and professional conduct and to adhere to national and local policies and procedures.

To work in a specialised autonomous capacity accepting referrals for patients/service users referred to your clinical area. Giving advice and support to other members of the multi-disciplinary team.

To be professionally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work, including management of patients with complex needs.

To plan and prioritise own patient caseload (where appropriate), with highly complex needs, using highly specialist therapy skills. Assess and analyse identifying problem areas in order to plan and carry out goal orientated intervention programmes with the patients. Balancing risk, safety and patient choice in order to promote maximum independence.

Use of excellent communication and negotiation skills to establish a therapeutic relationship in complex and sometimes highly complex cases, taking into account the views and wishes of service users, carers and families. Monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure patient safety, thus maximising effectiveness of occupational therapy intervention.

To work with patients/families to aid their acceptance, understanding and management of their condition/disability. To provide the necessary support required in a sometimes hostile/antagonistic or highly emotional atmosphere.

To use highly advanced clinical reasoning and a wide range of treatment skills which implement evidence based practice

To possess the necessary skills to implement time management and prioritise own caseload whilst assisting and supporting all therapy staff and members of the MDT, across your own and other clinical areas.

To carry out risk assessments and make recommendations to reduce risk to meet the needs of service users, staff, and the wider service/ organisation.

To have and maintain a current working knowledge of the safe use of a range of equipment relevant to the service area. Assemble and fit equipment in patients own homes and assess their safe use.

To actively encourage the provision of placements for student therapists and support team members with students training and appraisal.

To be involved and committed to therapy audit, evidence based practice and clinical research where appropriate, in order to promote best possible practice in the relevant clinical area.

In the capacity as a representative of therapy services to liaise and communicate effectively with consultants, senior managers, professional lead, other medical, therapy and nursing staff, social services, voluntary and private agencies.

To be responsible for risk assessment in your own delegated area, ensuring a safe working environment for all staff, patients and members of the general public.

To undertake own continuous professional development, participate in regular clinical and managerial supervision, to organise peer reviews and maintain up to date knowledge of local and national guidance relevant to the area of speciality through research and work within clinical interest groups. To ensure all therapy team members take responsibility for their own CPD.

To ensure effective delivery of clinical support and supervision to all Therapy staff within the service.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
*For Full Job Description, Please See Attached Supporting Documents.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
For Full Job Description, Please See Attached Supporting Documents.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.*
Person Specification

Qualifications
Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy.
• Current valid HCPC registration.
• Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate (or to achieve within 12 months).

Desirable

• MSC/Diploma in relevant area.

Training

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development and post graduate training in relevant area.
• Have demonstrable competence to work at Masters or Advanced Level.

Desirable

• Management or leadership training.
• Risk Assessment training.
• Audit training.

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
• A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to risk assess and deal with health and safety matters for own and others work area and caseloads.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service possibly including evenings and weekend working.

Experience
Essential

• Extensive appropriate post-registration experience relevant to clinical area.
• Experience in supervising and managing staff.

Special Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Excellent teaching skills.
• Supervision skills.
• Ability to demonstrate highly specialised clinical reasoning and treatment skills.
• Excellent team working skills.
• Proven experience of time management.
• Excellent Prioritisation skills.
• Negotiating skills.
• Knowledge of local and national guidance relevant to clinical area.

Desirable

• Basic IT skills.

Person Specification

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy.
• Current valid HCPC registration.
• Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate (or to achieve within 12 months).

Desirable

• MSC/Diploma in relevant area.

Training

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development and post graduate training in relevant area.
• Have demonstrable competence to work at Masters or Advanced Level.

Desirable

• Management or leadership training.
• Risk Assessment training.
• Audit training.

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
• A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to risk assess and deal with health and safety matters for own and others work area and caseloads.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service possibly including evenings and weekend working.

Essential

• Extensive appropriate post-registration experience relevant to clinical area.
• Experience in supervising and managing staff.

Special Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Excellent teaching skills.
• Supervision skills.
• Ability to demonstrate highly specialised clinical reasoning and treatment skills.
• Excellent team working skills.
• Proven experience of time management.
• Excellent Prioritisation skills.
• Negotiating skills.
• Knowledge of local and national guidance relevant to clinical area.

Desirable

• Basic IT skills.

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).

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.

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

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Hebden Bridge Health Centre

Hangingroyd Lane

Hebden Bridge

West Yorkshire

HX7 6AG

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Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Hebden Bridge Health Centre

Hangingroyd Lane

Hebden Bridge

West Yorkshire

HX7 6AG

Employer's website

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