At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop primary care services in a secure environment, making a real difference.
- Company: Join the Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust's Health & Justice team.
- Benefits: Competitive NHS Band 7 salary, full-time role with opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for service improvement and policy development.
- Why this job: Make a genuine impact on vulnerable individuals' health and wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Registered healthcare professional with leadership and management experience.
The predicted salary is between 47810 - 54710 £ per year.
We are recruiting a highly motivated and experienced Primary Care Clinical Lead to join the Health & Justice team at HMP Feltham within Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL).
Location: HMP Feltham
Contract Type: Full‑Time
Salary: NHS Band 7
Start Date: As soon as possible
This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced healthcare professional with strong clinical and managerial skills, supporting the delivery of high‑quality primary care services within a secure environment. Working within CNWL’s Health & Justice services offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable individuals while promoting health, wellbeing, and social inclusion through the Trust’s “Caring NOT Judging” approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Deputy Head of Healthcare (Primary Care Lead) in managing and developing the Primary Care Team
- Lead and develop services including:
- Long‑term condition management
- Nurse‑led minor illness clinics
- Immunisation programmes
- Provide clinical leadership and promote high standards of patient‑centred care
- Manage staff performance, supervision, development, and appraisals
- Respond effectively and professionally to challenging or complex situations within a secure environment
- Work collaboratively with prison services, healthcare teams, and external agencies
- Contribute to the development and implementation of Primary Care strategy within the prison healthcare setting
- Deputise for the Deputy Head of Healthcare when required
- Support service improvement, governance, and policy development initiatives
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional (NMC/HCPC registered)
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience working at Band 6 level or above
- Experience within Primary Care or acute adult healthcare settings
- Staff management, supervision, and appraisal experience
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Experience responding to medical emergencies
- Knowledge of:
- Chronic disease and long‑term condition management
- Current developments within offender healthcare
Desirable
- Non‑Medical Prescriber qualification
- Mentorship qualification
- Experience working within secure or prison healthcare settings
- Experience developing policies and procedures
