Deputy Head of Healthcare

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Head of Healthcare to join our Healthcare team at HMP Thameside, a

Prison located in London.

HMP Thameside is a category B remand prison based in London with a capacity for 1232 inmates. We are recruiting a Deputy Head of Healthcare to support the Head of Healthcare in the daily running of the prison.

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Head of Healthcare to join our Healthcare team at HMP Thameside, a category B Prison located in London.

HMP Thameside is a category B remand prison based in London with a capacity for 1232 inmates. We are recruiting a Deputy Head of Healthcare to support the Head of Healthcare in the daily running of the prison.

Hours

Monday - Friday

0800 - 1600

Salary

This position is full time, you’ll receive an annual salary up to £70,000 per annum.

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.

What you'll be doing

As a Deputy Head of Healthcare, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients by seeking out, listening to and acting on feedback so that patient engagement is at the centre of service delivery.
• Provide day to day operational service delivery and data which has integrity, in a timely manner to meet commissioner expectations.
• Deliver non-judgemental, compassionate care within the financial framework that is safe, high quality and in line with CQC requirements. This will be achieved through adherence to policies and procedures and compliance with statutory responsibilities whilst driving excellence.
• Inspire trust and excellence in your people by pro-actively leading the service and motivating the team, recognising that our workforce is our most valuable asset. Key stakeholders will be assured knowing we provide a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of.

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 doesn't stop there

• 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

What we'll look for in you

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 a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

• Degree or appropriate equivalent level of experience or clinical qualification
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience of working in CQC or equivalent registered services such as HMIP
• Experience of client management or meeting commissioner expectationsExperience developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Understanding of clinical governance

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.

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