Ahp Lead

An exciting opportunity has arisen following investment into the Thrombectomy service within Stroke This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced allied health professional (AHP) to clinically lead a dynamic multi-professional team that includes Physiotherapists, Dietitians and Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists, providing assessment, rehabilitation within the acute hospital.
The successful postholder will also have the opportunity to shape and influence the stroke pathway working with the broader interdisciplinary team based within acute, rehabilitation and community settings.
Therapies have an award-winning Rehabilitation Model led by AHP's which will drive the ongoing development of our services. Therapies are well recognised in providing progressive innovative services, supporting individuals and teams to achieve their goals. We value our therapy staff to be empowered and enabled with the skills, resources, learning and development opportunities to provide excellent care.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The clinical lead will provide clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team developing and delivering acute stroke care. The job plan includes carrying a complex caseload. The role will also provide AHP leadership across the pathway, working in collaboration with professional leads to align this service with the CAVUHB Rehabilitation Model.
The post holder will work closely in collaboration with professional Clinical Leads to manage the team. The role involves training and education and supporting colleagues beyond the acute team and this role will actively support practice-based education.
There is a significant service development aspect to this role with opportunities for research and audit. Demonstrating value and benefits realisation is crucial to ensure that further expansion of the thrombectomy service is adequately resourced.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.