Head of Healthcare Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust (London)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Healthcare to join the team at HMP Wandsworth.

You will manage a well-staffed, fully integrated offender healthcare service covering Primary Care, Mental Health, and Substance Misuse services.

About HMP Wandsworth

HMP Wandsworth is a Category B men\’s prison in London, operated by His Majesty\’s Prison Service. It is one of the largest UK prisons with approximately 1,628 inmates and high turnover rates.

Role Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a multi-disciplinary team including primary care, mental health, GP, psychiatry, optometry, dentistry, podiatry, physiotherapy, sexual health, and drug & alcohol services.
• Lead and empower staff, planning and implementing innovative healthcare practices for a 24/7 service.
• Develop and deliver a strategic, evidence-based healthcare service aligned with NHS standards and public health policies.
• Ensure effective patient-centered care planning and monitor service quality through audits and research.
• Collaborate with senior management, external agencies, and community services to ensure continuity of care and service integration.

Management and Leadership

• Develop strategies to promote health, prevent disease, and optimize resource use.
• Manage staff recruitment, supervision, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with clinical policies, manage incidents, and oversee medication administration and record-keeping.

Additional Responsibilities

• Manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Develop partnerships with relevant agencies and organizations.
• Undertake other duties as assigned in collaboration with the Prisons Services Manager.

Candidate Requirements

• Willingness to undertake National Security Vetting.
• Proof of right to work, ID, address, and, if applicable, overseas police checks or good conduct certificates.

Application deadline: Sunday, 18 May 2025.

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