Interim Head of Healthcare - Turnaround
đź“Ť East Midlands
📅 Fixed-Term Contract | 6–8 Months
đź’Ľ Full-Time | Competitive (Please get in touch to discuss)
We’re recruiting on behalf of a respected healthcare provider seeking an Interim Head of Healthcare to lead services within a Category B male prison in the East Midlands. This 6 to 8-month opportunity offers an exciting and impactful role supporting & transforming the delivery of high-quality healthcare in a secure environment.
You will oversee a well-established, multi-disciplinary team working across Primary Care, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, and external partnerships, ensuring service continuity, safety, and compliance with NHS England standards.
🔑Key Responsibilities:
* Provide operational leadership to the onsite healthcare team.
* Ensure service delivery aligns with NHS England requirements and internal performance targets.
* Maintain oversight of clinical governance, safeguarding, and CQC compliance.
* Collaborate with prison leadership, commissioners, and regional managers to maintain high service standards.
* Support and motivate staff through change, ensuring continuity and quality of care throughout the contract period.
âś…Ideal Candidate Profile:
* 4 Years+ as Head of Healthcare or equivalent in a prison environment
* Turnaround experience in the same or similar secure environments
* Strong understanding of prison healthcare dynamics, though prison experience is not essential.
* Experience managing budgets, multidisciplinary teams, and external stakeholder relationships.
* Calm, confident leader able to step into a fast-paced environment and maintain high standards of care.
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