We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Healthcare to join the team at HMP Wakefield, a Category A prison located in West Yorkshire.
This is a unique opportunity to manage the healthcare department by leading on, and maintaining the service as agreed with NHS England.
You will become part of the senior leadership team within the prison, ensuring that the healthcare division is fully embedded within the prison.
Salary: This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary up to £62,000 per annum - depending on experience, plus car allowance and 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 on a permanent basis 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 our new Head of Healthcare, your responsibilities will vary.
Some of your duties will include:
Provide management of the healthcare services on site, with overall responsibility for delivering a highly functional clinical service, within agreed budgets Maintain the strategic direction of the service, and deliver on agreed contractual requirements and targets from NHS England Lead, develop and motivate your team to deliver the best service possible Work closely with senior management within the prison, as well as the finance business partner and regional manager Oversee all clinical pathways - primary care, mental health and substance misuse 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 doesn't stop there we also offer:
Company pension scheme 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits Discounts on shopping and leisure activities Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development Excellent long-term career prospects 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it 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.
We're the UK's 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 Group's 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.
Person Specification Experience within a senior / leadership role, with extensive people management skills Experience of working in a healthcare setting and working within governance frameworks, effectively managing teams and HR processes Confident in managing complex stakeholder relationships Experience in managing multifaceted budgets An understanding of clinical governance A professional registration would be an advantage Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work.
If you're 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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name: Practice Plus Group
Address: Hawker House
Napier Court, 5-6 Napier Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 8BW
Employer's website: Practice Plus Group Careers £62,000 to £62,000 a year Up to £62,000 depending on experience
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