Overview
SMS Clinical Lead to join the Substance Misuse team at HMP Leeds, a Category B prison located on Gloucester Terrace in the Armley area of Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Enjoy free on‑site parking, free gym access and plenty of opportunities for additional training and development.
Role Details
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:00 am–4:00 pm, no weekends or evenings.
Salary: Full‑time annual up to £58,012 per annum FTE, depending on experience.
How We Support You
* Bespoke induction, including Introducing Health in Justice training
* Competency framework
* Regional and national career development opportunities
* Bespoke Learning Management System for learning needs
* Support from the wider team
Responsibilities
* Provide clinical leadership and management to registered nurses and care teams.
* Deputise for the Deputy/Head of Healthcare when required.
* Coach, line‑manage and develop clinical staff; support audits, governance and review of clinical/non‑clinical operating protocols.
* Chair and facilitate specific healthcare meetings, provide clinical supervision, and conduct investigations locally and regionally.
* Deliver workshops to develop the team’s learning in areas such as clinical processes, documentation, patient care and joint Healthcare & HMPPS processes.
* Support patient concerns, contribute to HMPPS/partner meetings, and progress actions from these meetings, overseeing local patient engagement strategy.
* Lead and support the team on safeguarding, rota management, manage shortages, and sign off agency nurse hours and staff payroll.
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 needed
Qualifications and Requirements
* Registered Nurse – Adult
* Current professional qualification (NMC) and evidence of continued professional development
* Understanding of multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency working complexities
* Prescribing experience advantageous
* Existing line‑management experience and student nurse mentorship
* Knowledge of clinical governance, health and safety, QOF, EBP and national standards
Legal right to work in the UK is required. Employment offers subject to additional vetting and security checks.
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