Deputy Head of Healthcare (12 month FTC)

·
Full time
Location: Wakefield
·
Job offered by: NHS
·
Deputy Head of Healthcare (12 month FTC)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Head of Healthcare to join our busy team at HMP New Hall & HMP Askham Grange - both female prisons in West Yorkshire. This role is being offered on a 12 month FTC covering maternity leave, and is a fantastic opportunity for a current Deputy to gain invaluable experience at different sites, or a current lead looking to step up and progress! You will work from HMP New Hall 4 days per week, and Askham Grange 1 day per week. Job summary

Salary : This position is full-time, and you will receive an annual salary of £49,585 - £52,000 depending on experience. Hours : This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday between 08:00 - 16:00. 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. 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 that we offer - mental health, primary care and substance misuse Work across the two sites, providing leadership to the clinical leads and wider healthcare team 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 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 Person Specification

Our new Deputy Head of Healthcare will: Have knowledge and understanding of healthcare within a prison environment or secure setting Be an existing Deputy Head, Clinical Lead or Senior Staff Member Have knowledge of clinical governance Have experience of QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) Ideally have experience in a managerial / leadership position Any prison or secure environment experience would be a bonus! Be happy to work across multiple sites, and respond to service needs to work where needed Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're 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. Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details

Employer name : Practice Plus Group Address : 5 New Hall Way, Flockton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4AX Employer's website :

Practice Plus Group Careers

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Recent Jobs

London (On site) · Full time

Are you a smart, driven professional who takes pride in making a difference in local communities? Turner & Townsend’s Real Estate division is experiencing significant growth and we’re looking for an experienced industry professional with health project experience to join our high-performing and collaborative Project Management team. Why Join Us? Impactful Work: Contribute to social [...]Read More... from Assistant Project Manager – Healthcare See details

Chasetown (On site) · Full time

My client, Autosmart International are a manufacturing success story! Site Operations Manager – leading fast-paced manufacturing and warehousing About Our Client Autosmart International is a manufacturing success story, leading the field in vehicle cleaning products. We are the No.1 choice of automotive trade customers across the UK. We have doubled in size in the last [...]Read More... from Site Operations Manager See details

London (On site) · Full time

CSS are looking for an experienced duty officer to join our client’s team who are a local council responsible for all areas within the Tendering district. Working hours: All shifts are 8 hours long with various start times available: Monday to Friday – start times between 6AM – 3PM Saturday & Sunday – 6AM – [...]Read More... from Duty Officer See details