We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Clinical Lead to join our Mental Health team at HMP Winchester, a category B Prison located in Winchester, Hampshire.
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.
The working hours are: Monday to Friday (with an expectation to cover occasional weekends).
This position is full time, and you'll receive an annual salary up to £54,600 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 Substance Misuse Clinical Lead your responsibilities will vary. You will:
* Coach, line manage and develop clinician staff
* Work closely with partners to maintain a high quality clinical service for patients
* Lead and support team with safeguarding
* Support the process of patient concerns
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 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 & Experience required
* Registered professional with current registration (NMC, HCPC)
* Evidence of Continued Professional Development
* Experience managing teams
* Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
* A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community, or 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.
Job responsibilities
As a Substance Misuse Clinical Lead with Practice Plus Group you will:
Provide
Outstanding evidence-based care to our patients by seeking out, listening to, and acting on feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them. You will also provide clinical expertise and expert advice for primary care services throughout the prison to drive up clinical performance.
Deliver
Lead the team to deliver non-judgmental care that is safe, high quality, patient-centred whilst meeting CQC requirements, following our policies, procedures and always considering safeguarding.
Inspire
Excellence in your colleagues by pro-actively leading the service and motivating the team, recognising that our workforce is our most valuable asset. You will forge strong links with our partners and stakeholders, providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within, and feel proud of.
Promote
Best practice, clinical supervision, evidence-based care, and continuous quality improvement embedding a culture of reflection and shared learning.
Share
Knowledge, skills, and expertise to ensure safe care supporting your clinical and non-clinical colleagues to do a great job.
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.
Depending on experience, up to £54,600 per annum.
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