Head of HealthcareNHS

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Healthcare to join team at HMP Wealstun Category C men's prison, located near the village of Thorp Arch in West Yorkshire, England.

Hours Monday - Friday: core office hours

Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £68,000 per annum - depending on experience.  You will also recieve a £4,000 car allowance & 10% discretionary bonus

• How will we support you?
• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

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Main duties of the job

As a Head of Healthcare your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Provide pro-active management of the healthcare services on site.  This will include maintaining the strategic direction of the service and delivering agreed contractual requirements and targets from NHS England
• Deliver non-judgemental, compassionate care within the financial framework that is safe, high quality and in line with CQC requirements.  This will be achieved through adherence to policies and procedures and compliance with statutory responsibilities whilst driving excellence.
• You will be responsible for delivering a highly functional clinical service, within the budget, with support from the wider directorate team.
• You will ensure agreed standards are achieved by leading, developing and motivating your team ensuring they receive appropriate supervision and performance appraisal.
• You will be the CQC registered manager and implement internal and external policies and procedures, particularly those with statutory implications.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

Job description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Healthcare to join team at HMP Wealstun Category C men's prison, located near the village of Thorp Arch in West Yorkshire, England.

Hours Monday - Friday: core office hours

Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £68,000 per annum - depending on experience.  You will also recieve a £4,000 car allowance & 10% discretionary bonus

• How will we support you?
• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

#LI-PW1

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• We treat patients and each other as they would like to be treated
• We act with integrity
• We embrace diversity
• We strive to do things better together

Qualifications required:

• Experience as a CQC registered manager, or equivalent registered body
• Degree or appropriate equivalent level of experience or clinical qualification
• Inclusive leadership approach embedding a culture of continuous progression and innovation
• Rapid decision-making, resilience, and the ability to work collaboratively with prison, healthcare, and external stakeholder teams
• Significant experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Extensive experience of healthcare team management
• Ability to influence and deliver information to key partners and stakeholders

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.