We are recruiting for a Director of CAHPR

Become the Director of the Community for Allied Health Professions Research (CAHPR). 

The Community for Allied Health Professions Research (CAHPR) has successfully established a firm foundation for representing Allied Health Professions (AHP) research and innovation that is shaping AHP influence, practice, career development and research culture.

CAHPR is a coalition of stakeholder AHP organisations concerned with the quality of patient care, CAHPR is seeking a Director to build on the organisation's achievements and provide strategic leadership.

The Role

• Managing and developing CAHPR.
• Working with a wide range of stakeholders to foster AHP research and innovation.
• Leading CAHPR to develop and deliver the organisation's objectives.
• Acting as the advocate for AHP research and innovation activity.
• Devising strategies for promoting research awareness and research activity and innovation amongst AHPs.

The Candidate

• Must have a strong interest in developing AHP research and innovation capacity.
• Will need demonstrable experience of successful leadership in healthcare, healthcare education, research or public policy development.
• Is likely to be a senior academic or a health policy specialist of national standing in their subject or profession.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

The Appointment

The appointment is for an initial three-year term. CAHPR is looking to fill this role by June 2024.
An honorarium of £16,000 p.a. is offered for an anticipated time commitment of 1 day per week.
 

For an informal discussion about this role, contact Hazel Roddam
Applications should be received by 8^th May 2024. Please send applications to cahpr@csp.org.uk
Please provide a covering letter describing your skills, experience and motivations relevant to the position, and your CV.
Interviews will be held online in May.