Deputy Head of Healthcare (Part Time)

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Head of Healthcare to join our team working across HMP New Hall and HMP Askham Grange. HMP New Hall is a closed category prison and HMP Askham Grange is an open prison, both for females.

Hours

This is a part‑time role working 18.75 hours per week. We are looking for someone to work between Monday and Friday, specific hours to be discussed at interview.

Salary

This position is part‑time, with an annual salary up to £55,944 per annum FTE, depending on experience.

Interview Information

Interviews will be held on 21st May at HMP New Hall.

Support and Development

• 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

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding evidence‑based care to patients, seeking, listening to and acting on feedback to centre patient engagement.
• Deliver day‑to‑day operational service delivery and data with integrity, in a timely manner to meet commissioner expectations.
• Deliver non‑judgemental, compassionate care within the financial framework that is safe, high quality and in line with CQC requirements.
• Adhere to policies, procedures and statutory responsibilities while driving excellence.
• Inspire trust and excellence in the workforce by leading the service, motivating the team, and recognising that staff are the most valuable asset.

Career Development

We offer a wide range of opportunities to develop skills and experience, including internal and external options for development and learning.

Benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

What We’ll Look For in You

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.

We are looking for caring, compassionate professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications

• Degree or appropriate equivalent level of experience or clinical qualification
• Experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams
• Experience working in CQC or equivalent registered services such as HMIP
• Experience of client management or meeting commissioner expectations
• Experience developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

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.

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