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About Us
DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services and we are now growing to provide a complete healthcare service at Campsfield House by NHS England. This will be delivered directly or through a range of specialist partners who are experts in their field. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:
* Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive
* Assurance that care is evidence-based and demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients
* Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs
* Equitable care that is in line with the community services
Job Summary
We are looking for a passionate, innovative Senior Clinical Lead to deliver patient-centred, high-quality care in secure settings. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference providing healthcare to those in secure settings while playing a vital role in promoting health, well-being and positive change within the secure community.
Role highlights: lead clinical teams, contribute to governance and drive service development as Campsfield House goes live.
Job Responsibilities
* Provide clinical leadership and management to the registered nurses and care teams.
* Deputise on behalf of the Head of Healthcare when required.
* Work closely with partners to maintain a robust, high quality clinical service for patients. Ensure that own clinical practice is consistent with autonomous practice within the role.
* Model a culture of compassion, assurance, respect and empowerment.
* You will coach, line manage and develop clinician staff; support and contribute in undertaking audits and governance and contribute to developing and reviewing clinical/non clinical Local Operating Protocols for the site.
* Chair and facilitate specific healthcare meetings with the team and different partners, provide clinical supervision (training available) and carry out investigations locally.
* To advance innovative ideas and strategies and provide vision and inspiration to enable staff to deliver care more effectively.
* To ensure open channels of communication with both internal and external agencies to achieve a co-ordinated service to clients and their families.
* To have and further develop a high level of interpersonal and communication skills to deal with a range of highly sensitive and emotive situations.
* To develop robust effective communication systems to enable all members of staff to liaise with external organisations/bodies as required.
* To develop a communication system that ensures the flow of information to and from relevant meetings and forums.
* To utilise all available resources to the maximum benefit of the service, being aware of resource implications specific to the service.
* Ensure that agreed DrPA and Centre Operator policies and procedures are followed.
* Report any maintenance requirements through the Centre Operator processes.
* Ensure that the building is maintained to meet the agreed Health and Safety / Infection Control standards within the prison setting e.g. work with the Head of Healthcare to complete workplace risk assessments.
Qualifications
* Professional Registration RGN Nursing and Midwifery Council
* Evidence of continued professional development e.g. ANP
Knowledge and Skills
* Knowledge of human resources processes including training & education, recruitment, workforce planning, staff budget management, performance management, union negotiation and disciplinary action
* Knowledge of the complexities of multi-disciplinary/multi-agency issues affecting healthcare provision in a secure environment
* Knowledge of clinical governance / CQC processes
* Knowledge of prison / secure environment healthcare management arrangements
* Good interpersonal skills including diplomacy, negotiating, problem solving
* Working with multi-cultural and diverse community
* Working to deadlines under pressure
* Computer literate
* Ability to work with and engage service users, carers and advocates to ensure their involvement in services
* Ability to manage and deliver new services in a rapidly changing environment
* Good communication skills, both verbal and written
* The ability to influence people in a positive way
* Ability to manage, motivate and develop others to achieve objectives
* Ability to build and maintain partnerships, internal and external to the organisation
* Ability to work as part of a senior management team
* Ability to manage change in a positive and proactive manner
* Good problem-solving skills
* Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
Security Clearances and UK Registration
* Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such a submission for Disclosure to the DBS will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
* This post will require the holder to undertake and successfully complete the Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) process.
* UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Details
* Date posted: 08 July 2025
* Salary: £38,800 a year
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: E0454-25-0022
Employer details
Employer name: DoctorPA Secure LTD
Address: Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1GN
Employer's website: https://www.drpasecure.co.uk/
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