Being an AHP at Gloucestershire Hospitals means becoming part of something extraordinary. It’s an exciting time to join our community, where your contribution will be both recognised and truly valued.
We recognise the incredible impact Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) and our support workforce make in transforming lives every day in our county of Gloucestershire. We welcome you to join our inclusive community, where you can thrive and grow your career. We’re seeking individuals who are innovative, flexible and passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
Our diverse opportunities comprise of 8 of the 15 occupations, with professions ranging from Radiographers to Occupational Therapists in both registrants and support roles. Our work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, where collaboration with multidisciplinary teams ensures the highest standard of patient care. By working together, we continuously learn from one another, build new skills, and embrace innovation to keep quality at the core of everything we do.
Your wellbeing matters to us, and we’re committed
to supporting you with a wide range of rewards and
benefits designed to help you feel valued.
We are dedicated to supporting your growth, career ambitions and lifelong learning. Alongside a variety of in-house development programmes, we also provide opportunities to pursue professional education courses up to MSc level. As an AHP, you’ll be encouraged to expand your role across the four pillars of practice: clinical expertise, leadership, education and research.
“My job is so rewarding, and I’m supported by a fantastic team. Every day I feel proud of my achievements and the way I’m able to have a positive impact on patient experience.”Danielle, Superintendent Radiographer
“My job is so rewarding, and I’m supported by a fantastic team. Every day I feel proud of my achievements and the way I’m able to have a positive impact on patient experience.”Danielle, Superintendent Radiographer
The move from student to Newly Qualified AHP, is a particularly crucial stage in your journey to becoming an experienced and confident practitioner. We know that it can feel challenging and overwhelming at times, which is why we offer all the support and opportunities you need to fulfil your potential, through our multi-disciplinary 12-month Preceptorship Programme. In addition to the programme, you will have the opportunity to complete a funded level 7 module in Preceptorship for Healthcare Practice with the University of Gloucestershire.
We have Professional AHP Advocates (PAA’s) who are trained to support the mental health and wellbeing of fellow AHP’s, advise on education and career development opportunities and promote improvements to quality and patient care. There are opportunities to train as a professional advocate by completing a level 7 module.
Learn about a career as a AHP Support Worker, which has a range of opportunities to help you develop your career including, Apprenticeship pathways that can lead to becoming an AHP registered professional.
Many of our departments (Radiotherapy, Dietetics, Theatres and Therapies) now offer apprenticeships programmes across a range of levels, so you can earn an apprentice’s salary whilst you are training. We are very keen on ‘growing our own’ staff and offering training and development opportunities for staff to progress to the next level.
“I'm dedicated to ensuring that my personal values guide both myself and my teams in the right direction, always keeping compassionate care at the heart of everything we do.”Simon Lovett,