Primary Care Clinical Lead

Job Summary

Primary Care Clinical Lead – HMP Wymott, Category C male prison, Leyland. Ideally a car driver required due to location.

HMP Wymott holds a capacity of around 1,100 and serves a varied and complex inmate population.

Position comprises 70% managerial and 30% clinical responsibilities, with direct oversight of a team of six team leaders.

Work involves multidisciplinary teamwork within the healthcare department and across prison wings.

Main Duties

• Provide clinical leadership and management to registered nurses and care teams.
• Deputise for the Deputy/Head of Healthcare when required.
• Collaborate with partners to maintain high‑quality clinical service, ensuring practice aligns with autonomous roles.
• Model a culture of compassion, care, courage, commitment, communication and competence.
• Coach, line manage and develop clinical staff; support audits, governance and local operating protocol development.
• Chair and facilitate healthcare meetings, provide clinical supervision and conduct investigations locally and regionally.

Benefits

• On‑site parking
• Access to on‑site gym
• Career and development opportunities
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial support when needed
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Hours and Salary

• Monday to Friday, 8:00‑16:00, 37.5 hours per week
• Annual salary up to £51,643‑£58,012 (full‑time, FTE, based on experience)

Support and Development

• Bespoke induction including the Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Bespoke Learning Management System to address learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Candidate Requirements

• Current UK professional registration (UK Registration)
• Legal right to work in the UK; role will undergo additional vetting and security checks; Disclosure and Barring Service check required.
• Experience as a registered nurse (NMC) and evidence of continued professional development
• Understanding of multidisciplinary and multi‑agency working in a secure environment
• Non‑judgmental, compassionate approach and excellent communication skills
• Line‑management experience and nursing mentorship
• Experience in hospital, community or prison healthcare is desirable but not essential

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