We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Head of Healthcare to join our team at HMP Whatton, a category C Men's Prison located in Whatton, Nottinghamshire.
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
Monday to Friday (either 08:00 - 16:00, or 09:00 - 17:00)
This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary up to £53,000 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 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 a Deputy Head of Healthcare, your responsibilities will vary. You will:
* Deputise for the Head of Healthcare in all aspects of their role.
* Partner with the Head of Healthcare for the effective day-to-day operational management of all clinical services across the site.
* Support the management of all service level agreements, ensuring performance-monitoring standards are adhered to and the highest standards of care are maintained.
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:
* 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. 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 fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Qualifications and Experience
* Current professional qualification (NMC, HCPC or equivalent)
* Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
* Experience of client management
* Experience developing effective working relationships with stakeholders
Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a prison environment.
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.
Please note the vacancy will close once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Deputy Head of Healthcare, you will deputise for the Head of Healthcare in all aspects of their role.
You will:
* 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.
* Deliver non-judgemental, compassionate care within the financial framework that is safe, high quality and in line with CQC requirements.
* Inspire trust and excellence in your people by proactively leading the service and motivating the team.
* Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence-based care and continuous quality improvement.
* Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, and lead multi-disciplinary teams of clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Current professional qualification (NMC, HCPC or equivalent)
Desirable
* Experience in a prison environment.
Experience
Essential
* Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
* Experience developing effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Current UK professional registration.
Desirable
* None specified.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
New Ln, Whatton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9FQ
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