Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE Practice Plus Group are pleased to announce that they will be taking over the healthcare contract at HMP Garth, a Category B prison in Lancashire from 1st April 2025. We have an exciting opportunity for a Patient Engagement Lead to join our team there from April. The prison houses around 1500 men with a variety of health needs and within this role, youll be an integral part of the improvement of their engagement activities and satisfaction. Salary This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week. You will receive an annual salary of between £28247 and £ 32346 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 a Patient Engagement Lead, your responsibilities will vary. You will: Be responsible for the improvement and stability of patient engagement activities and patient satisfaction. Act as a point of contact and respond to patient engagement enquires from staff, external partners and patients Be responsible for the oversight and management of the health champion peer support model Ensure statutory and organisational requirements are met, that patient engagement activities are conducted frequently It doesnt 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. 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 and experience required: You will hold GCSE grades C/4 or above in both English and Maths with experience of working as a peer representative in a criminal justice setting (including health, housing, substance use). You will be required to have face to face engagement with patients as well as group facilitation/note taking when necessary so experience in these areas is desirable. Applications are welcome from individuals who have experienced a custodial sentence. Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £28,247 to £32,346 a year £28247 to £32346 per annum depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 10354 Job locations Garth Prison, Ulnes Walton Lane Leyland Lancashire PR268NE Job description Job responsibilities UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE Practice Plus Group are pleased to announce that they will be taking over the healthcare contract at HMP Garth, a Category B prison in Lancashire from 1st April 2025. We have an exciting opportunity for a Patient Engagement Lead to join our team there from April. The prison houses around 1500 men with a variety of health needs and within this role, youll be an integral part of the improvement of their engagement activities and satisfaction. Salary This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week. You will receive an annual salary of between £28247 and £ 32346 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 Job description Job responsibilities UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE Practice Plus Group are pleased to announce that they will be taking over the healthcare contract at HMP Garth, a Category B prison in Lancashire from 1st April 2025. We have an exciting opportunity for a Patient Engagement Lead to join our team there from April. The prison houses around 1500 men with a variety of health needs and within this role, youll be an integral part of the improvement of their engagement activities and satisfaction. Salary This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week. You will receive an annual salary of between £28247 and £ 32346 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 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification Desirable Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification Experience Essential Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification Desirable Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification Additional Criteria Essential Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification Desirable Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification Desirable Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification Experience Essential Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification Desirable Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification Additional Criteria Essential Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification Desirable Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification 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 Garth Prison, Ulnes Walton Lane Leyland Lancashire PR268NE Employer's website https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)