Overview
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Care Clinical Lead to join our Primary Care team at HMP Lewes, a category B male prison. Lewes prison is based near the centre of the historical town of Lewes, which is just a 5 minute walk away.
Some opportunity in this role for further progression and additional training, parking on site.
Hours
37.5 hours a week working Monday to Friday 8 am – 4 pm. Some flexibility required.
Salary
This position is full time, you’ll receive an annual salary up to £57,603 per annum FTE - 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
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main duties
As a Primary Care Clinical Lead, your responsibilities will vary. You will:
* Provide clinical leadership and management to the registered nurses and care teams.
* Deputise on behalf of the Deputy/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, care, courage, commitment, communication and competence.
* Lead, coach, line manage and develop clinician staff; support and contribute to 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 and for the wider region.
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, including internal and external options for development and learning.
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’re 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.
Practice Plus Group’s 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 fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.
Qualifications and experience
* Registered Nurse Adult Current professional qualification (NMC)
* Existing line management experience and student nurse mentorship
* Evidence of Continued Professional Development
* Strong organisational skills and clinical background
* Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
* A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
Other information
Secure environments are challenging but rewarding places for healthcare professionals. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
Details
* Date posted: 09 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Other
* Salary: £52,064 to £57,603 a year (dependent on experience)
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 12606
* Job locations: 1 Brighton Rd, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1EA
Job responsibilities
Overview
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Care Clinical Lead to join our Primary Care team at HMP Lewes, a category B male prison. Lewes prison is based near the centre of the historical town of Lewes, which is just a 5 minute walk away.
Some opportunity in this role for further progression and additional training, parking on site.
Hours
37.5 hours a week working Monday to Friday 8 am - 4 pm. Some flexibility required.
Salary
This position is full time, you’ll receive an annual salary up to £57,603 per annum FTE - depending on experience.
How will we 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
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
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