Building allied health professions’ leadership self-efficacy through authentic experiential learning: a participatory evaluation of allied health professions leadership fellow secondments

AHP leadership fellow posts provide innovative experiential opportunities for authentic and meaningful strategic leadership development consistent with NHS guidance. While small scale, with limited representation from just two of the AHPs recognised in the NHS, there are indications of positive outcomes for both aspiring AHP leaders and employers. The approach could be replicated across healthcare systems, in different settings and with wider representation from other AHPs.