Clinical Head of Healthcare – Surrey
Hours: 42 hrs per week | Location: Surrey – Multi-site – Hybrid (Staines, Guildford & Salfords) | Salary: £60,440.69 PA + Car Allowance £4,800 | Direct Reports: 2 Clinical Leads.
Benefits: £3,000 Relocation Allowance, £1,500 Sign‑On Bonus.
About the Role
* Provide effective clinical leadership to forensic practitioners and healthcare professionals.
* Ensure high‑quality, patient‑focused care while meeting client KPIs.
* Manage client relationships and identify opportunities for service enhancement.
* Oversee staffing levels, skill mix, and compliance with operational standards.
* Act as a role model and mentor, promoting professional development.
* Coordinate healthcare pathways for individuals in the criminal justice process.
* Maintain an on‑site presence and communication with staff, patients, and external stakeholders.
* Ensure the delivery of services is within the budget forecast for custody.
* Ensure evidence‑based, patient‑focused care for all patients.
* Respond appropriately to capacity demands and patient dependency, using professional judgement to ensure safety at all times.
* Provide expert advice and support to police, HCPs, and forensic practitioners, considering psychological/emotional needs.
* Oversee the management of Clinical Leads, HCPs, FMEs, and forensic practitioner teams within area of responsibility, ensuring effective rostering.
Benefits
* Enhanced sickness pay scheme
* Enhanced maternity pay after 1 year's service
* Enhanced neonatal/adoption pay after 1 year's service
* Well‑being programme
* Advanced rota planning for better work‑life balance
* 6 weeks annual leave
* Pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Apprenticeships
* Employee assistant programme
* Long service/Team of the Month awards
* A range of accredited and CPD training courses and masterclasses
* Funding for higher education courses after 1 year’s service
* Estimated £3,000 average overtime pay
* Contribution to relocation expenses (subject to terms and conditions)
* £1,500 pro‑rata sign‑on bonus
* £500 referral bonus
* £120 NMC registration fee per year
* £98.12 HCPC registration fee per year
Requirements
Essential
* Minimum of 5 years post‑registration experience as a nurse or paramedic.
* Proven multi‑site leadership and management experience.
* Driving licence and access to a vehicle.
* Experience managing a clinical service.
* Good relationship‑management skills.
* Line management experience.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Desirable
* Previous experience working in secure or police custody healthcare environments.
* Project management experience.
Equal Opportunity
Mountain Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
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