AHP Support workers play a critical role, bridging the gap between qualified AHPs.
Please visit the Health Education England website for information on Developing the Role of AHP Support Workers
Our community of practice is held quarterly, via Microsoft Teams, for an hour.
Created by Support workers and for Support workers. The Community of Practice is a safe place for all HIOW AHP Support workers, to share good practice, ideas, thoughts and challenges together.
Complete this form to keep updated on Community of Practice Meetings and updates!
The HIOW AHP Support Worker Strategy was created to provide clarity on how Hampshire Isle of Wight Intergrated Care System will work collectively to support the implementation of the national competency, education and career development framework. Nurturing our local talent and ensuring both our current AHP Support workforce is represented, working to the top of their scope and understanding the progression pathways available to them. Finally ensuring the future AHP Support workforce is truly representative of the local communities which we serve.
Find the AHP Support Worker Strategy here.
Support Workers play a crucial and ever-growing role delivering safe and effective care across HIOW.
Working across the NHS and playing an integral role supporting people’s health and wellbeing. The National Support Workers' Career Development Framework ensures clear and consistent access to high-quality learning and career progression for these staff members will deliver benefits for services and their users.
Find the National Support Worker Career Devlopment framework here.
Please Visit NHS England's Support workforce programme, aiding in the Development of AHP Support workers.
Online resources have been created to inform all AHP Support Workers of resources available to continue your career progression.
Find Information on Training here
Online Resources have been created to inform AHP Support Workers and Line managers on AHP Apprenticeships
Clinical Pathway - This pathway shows known examples of how AHP Support workers are able to begin and progress their careers within the NHS. Starting as an AHP Support worker and Progressing to becoming a Registered AHP
Education Pathway - This pathway shows known examples of how AHP Support workers are able to begin and progress their career within the NHS. Starting as an AHP Support worker and progressiong to becoming an Education Devlopment Lead.
Leadership Pathway - This pathway shows known examples of how AHP Support workers are able to begin and progress their career within the NHS. Starting as an AHP Support worker and progressiong to becoming a Project Manager.