Lead AHP - Cancer Transformation

Job overview

An exciting opportunity for an experienced senior Allied Health Professional to help shape the future of cancer care at GOSH through the development of the new Children's Cancer Centre.

Working as part of the Cancer Transformation Team, you will lead the development of the AHP and rehabilitation strategy for the Children's Cancer Centre, ensuring future models of care, workforce plans and service redesign are informed by AHP expertise and the needs of children, young people and families.

You will work across clinical, operational and corporate teams to influence future services,
support operational readiness and ensure AHP, workforce and patient experience considerations are embedded throughout programme delivery.

We are seeking a senior HCPC-registered AHP with experience of service improvement,
transformation or change management, strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence across professional and organisational boundaries. Applications are welcomed from all HCPC-registered Allied Health Professional backgrounds with the experience and leadership skills required for the role.

This is a unique opportunity to influence future cancer services and make a lasting difference to the experience and outcomes of children, young people and families.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Natasha Hare- Programme

Director Cancer Transformation, Dr David O’Connor - Clinical Lead Cancer Transformation or Libby Hough - Chief AHP.

Main duties of the job

The Children’s Cancer Centre (CCC) is a major Trust programme bringing together clinical transformation, operational redesign, workforce change, research integration, digital development and operational readiness for the new building.

The Lead Allied Health Professional for Cancer Transformation will lead the development of the AHP and rehabilitation strategy for the Cancer Transformation Programme, ensuring AHP, patient experience and workforce considerations are fully embedded within programme development and delivery. The postholder will influence strategic decision-making and future models of care across cancer services, ensuring proposed changes are clinically credible, deliverable and aligned to programme objectives.

Working alongside the wider Cancer Transformation Team, the postholder will lead the AHP contribution to future service design, workforce planning and clinical engagement. They will work with clinical and operational teams to ensure the AHP, workforce, quality and patient experience requirements are reflected in operational readiness planning.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women’s Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential criteria

• GOSH values

Academic / Professional qualification/Training

Essential criteria

• Registered AHP with current HCPC registration
• Educated to Master’s degree level or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to transformation, programme delivery or operational leadership

Experience / Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Successful delivery of complex organisational change, service redesign, mobilisation or implementation.
• Extensive senior AHP leadership experience combined with NHS transformation programme delivery or service redesign
• Experience of leading change across multidisciplinary teams and professional groups within complex clinical, corporate and external stakeholder environments
• Experience of influencing clinical teams and supporting clinical engagement during service change
• Experience of representing patient, family and workforce perspectives in service redesign and transformation

Skills / Abilities

Essential criteria

• Exceptional written and verbal communication, including presenting complex and sensitive information to senior audiences
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation and influencing skills, with sound judgement in uncertain situations
• Ability to establish integrated plans, manage dependencies, risks and benefits and provide clear programme assurance
• Ability to work across professional boundaries and build effective multidisciplinary relationships
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation, with the ability to manage competing demands and work autonomously
• Knowledge of specialised paediatric services and the contribution of AHPs to patient pathways, rehabilitation and service delivery