Deputy Head of Healthcare

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Head of Healthcare to join our busy team at HMP Preston, a Category B male prison in Preston city centre, with operational capacity of around 680. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy remand prison, working closely with the Head of Healthcare and senior team to achieve our vision of being the best! We are proud of the healthcare we deliver, and we are looking for someone to join us to help us improve and develop our service., 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
• 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 - want to be the best!
• 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
• Form part of the wider HMP Preston Senior Leadership Team
• Ensure agreed standards are achieved by leading, developing and motivating your team, ensuring they receive appropriate managerial supervision and performance appraisal
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning. It doesnt stop there we also offer:
• 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
  
  Ideally have a Clinical Registration, such as NMC,HCPC etc
• Have knowledge of clinical governance
• Have experience of QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework)
• Have experience in a managerial / leadership position
• Any prison or secure environment would be a bonus!
  
  The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs 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 Groups 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 someone with the drive and passion to make HMP Preston's healthcare service the best it can possibly be!
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary of £53,805. Hours This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday between 08:00 - 16:00 / 09:00 - 17:00. 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.