Job Summary
We are seeking a highly capable and resilient Deputy Head of Healthcare to play a key role in the delivery of healthcare services within a secure custodial environment. You will be joining HMP Lancaster Farms, a Category C male prison located on the outskirts of Lancaster, with a capacity of around 550 inmates and expansion plans for an additional 250.
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This is a senior role, with management responsibility for clinical leads across the pathways (primary care, mental health and substance misuse), supporting the Head of Healthcare.
Applicant requirements
Applicants will ideally have prison/secure setting experience and must hold a valid professional registration, ideally an NMC pin.
Eligibility
Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK. Offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Hours
Shifts are Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00; working 37.5 hours per week.
Salary
£48,526–£53,754 per annum, depending on experience.
How We Will Support You
* 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
Main Duties of the Job
As our new Deputy Head of Healthcare, your responsibilities will vary. You will:
* Work closely with the Head of Healthcare and senior team to deliver the best service possible to patients.
* Support all pathways offered – mental health, primary care and substance misuse.
* Deputise for the Head of Healthcare when necessary.
* Have responsibility for the operational management of the service.
* Continuously review and assess the service being delivered.
* Review and improve standards and processes.
* Support the Head of Healthcare in delivering agreed contractual requirements and targets from NHS England and drive their strategic vision for the service.
* Ensure effective day‑to‑day operational management of all clinical services across the site.
* Ensure agreed standards are achieved by leading, developing and motivating your team, ensuring they receive appropriate managerial supervision and performance appraisal.
Benefits
* Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
* Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development.
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it.
About Us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We are 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.
Our purpose is to “Unlock your best work life” and we stand by our core values:
* We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated.
* We act with integrity.
* We embrace diversity.
* We strive to do things better together.
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive health‑care access to all.
Our New Deputy Head of Healthcare Will
* Hold a current registration, such as NMC / HCPC etc.
* Ideally have previous experience within a prison or secure setting.
* Be very proactive with an appetite for change.
* Take an inclusive leadership approach embedding a culture of continuous progression and innovation.
* Have experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams.
* Have the ability to influence and deliver information to key partners and stakeholders.
* Have budget management experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Practice Plus Group
HMP Lancaster Farms, Stone Row Head, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3QZ.
Website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/
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