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Unscheduled Care LeadNHS

London, W12 0AN Permanent £56,233 to £63,119
Posted 22 July 2026 Closing date 19 August 2026
East Acton Underground Station (0.3 miles away) Brunswick Road / Sandall Road (2.5 miles away)

Job summary

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

We have an exciting opportunity for an Unscheduled Care Lead to join our Unscheduled Care Team at HMP Wormwood Scrubs, a category B Prison located in London.

In this role you will have the opportunity to provide the highest standards of healthcare to our patients, without having to compromise on efficiency and quality.

Hours

You will be working 4 days per week which include:

Line Management duties on Monday and Friday  - 07:30 to 17:30

x2 Clinical shifts between Tuesday to Thursday - 07:30 to 18:15

Clinical shifts are set on a 4 week rolling rota. Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £63,119 per annum - depending on experience.

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.

Main duties of the job

As an Unscheduled Care Lead, your responsibilities will vary. You will

  • Provide Leadership and line management for those within the Unscheduled care team.
  • Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients by seeking out, listening to and acting on feedback so that patient engagement is at the centre of service delivery.
  • You will also provide day to day operational service delivery and data which has integrity, in a timely manner to meet commissioner expectations.
  • Deliver excellence in all areas of your role. Deliver non-judgemental, compassionate care within the prison 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.
  • Promote best practice in the field of unscheduled care, triage and emergency response.

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 an Unscheduled Care Lead to join our Unscheduled Care Team at HMP Wormwood Scrubs, a category B Prison located in London.

In this role you will have the opportunity to provide the highest standards of healthcare to our patients, without having to compromise on efficiency and quality.

Hours

You will be working 4 days per week which include:

Line Management duties on Monday and Friday  - 07:30 to 17:30

x2 Clinical shifts between Tuesday to Thursday - 07:30 to 18:15

Clinical shifts are set on a 4 week rolling rota. Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £63,119 per annum - depending on experience.

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.

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 we would like to be treated
  • we act with integrity
  • we embrace diversity
  • we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Requirements

  • Registered General Adult Nurse or Paramedic (NMC or HCPC)
  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
  • Experience of working in CQC or equivalent registered services such as HMIP
  • Experience of client management or meeting commissioner expectations
  • Experience developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Understanding of clinical governance

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.

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