Deputy Head of Healthcare

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Head of Healthcare to join our established healthcare team at HMP Full Sutton, a Category A and B mens prison based in the village of Full Sutton in the East Riding of Yorkshire. This site is around a 30 mins drive from York city centre and is easily accessed from the A166 and A1079.The healthcare team supports around 560 male patients with Primary Care, Substance Misuse and Pharmacy Services.

Suitable applicants will have either a clinical or operational career background, with strong managerial skills and experience leading a multi-disciplinary team. This is a brand new role where you will be joining an experienced Head of Healthcare.

Hours

Monday- Friday, usually between 08:00 - 17:00.

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £56,000 per annum full time equivalent - 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 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 Deputy Head of Healthcare, your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Work closely with the Head of Healthcare and senior team to deliver the best service possible to patients
• Support all pathways that we offer - mental health, primary care and substance misuse
• Work across the two sites, providing leadership to the clinical leads and wider healthcare team
• Deputise for the Head of Healthcare when necessary
• Have responsibility for the operational management of the service
• Continuously review and assess the service being delivered
• Review and improve standards and processes
• Support the Head of Healthcare in delivering agreed contractual requirements and targets from NHS England and drive their strategic vision for the service
• Ensure effective day-to-day operational management of all clinical services across the site
• Ensure agreed standards are achieved by leading, developing and motivating your team, ensuring they receive appropriate managerial supervision and performance appraisal

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

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.

Qualifications required

• Degree or appropriate equivalent level of experience or clinical qualification
• Inclusive leadership approach embedding a culture of continuous progression and innovation
• Significant experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to influence and deliver information to key partners and stakeholders
• Experience as a CQC registered manager, or equivalent registered body
• Experience managing multifaceted budgets

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.