Deputy Head of Healthcare - HMP Holme House

Job summaryDeputy Heads of Healthcare are essential to support the Heads of Healthcare in the management and leadership of complex prison sites including 24/7 high quality clinical and operational healthcare within HMP with several services. The postholder is responsible for the effective day-to-day operational management of all clinical services across the prison under delegated authority from the Head of Healthcareand may lead the development of a particularly complex delivery area. The postholder will manage service level agreements, ensuring performance-monitoring standards are adhered to and the highest standards of care are maintained. They will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the essential standards of quality and safety and be guided by general policies and interpret as required.The postholder will deputise for the Head of Healthcare in their absence and support them across the range of their duties attending and leading internal and external stakeholder meetings as required.Main duties of the jobThe postholder will:Have delegated responsibility from the Head of Healthcare for the effective day-to-day operational management of all clinical services to maximise the delivery of high-quality healthcare across across the prison.Support the management of all service level agreements and sub-contracts, ensuring performance-monitoring standards are adhered to and the highest standards of patient care are maintained.Lead on QOF and HJIPs providing support to the Clinical Coder and any health care professionals or subcontractors /partners to guarantee all patients health care records have an accurate record of any Long-Term Conditions.Deliver non-judgmental, 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 May 2022 statutory responsibilities whilst driving excellence.Ensures through the workforce development plan, that all staff have theopportunity to receive effective clinical supervision/appraisal, which identifies their training, and development needs and influences the development plan to meet existing and future needs.Directly line manage senior staff including senior clinical nursing staff and clincal leads and provide clinical leadership to the full staff team.Facilitates the delivery of efficient and effective clinical services through recruitment retention and development of multi- disciplinary staff.About usBE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCAREJoin our teamWe're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!Access to NHS PensionTime for you (additional day off)Refer a friend schemeTraining and Development opportunitiesFlexible WorkingAccess to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmesUp to 33 days annual leaveWe have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community and are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and Asexual, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.DetailsDate posted17 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary 57,528 to 64,750 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number847-RM-26-V981Job locationsHMP Holme HouseStocktonTS20 1BXUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this role and the duties involved please see the Job Description attached. For further info please contact David Hawkes. Job description Job responsibilitiesFor further information on this role and the duties involved please see the Job Description attached. For further info please contact David Hawkes.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialExperienced RGN/RMNSuitable management qualification or equivalent training/experienceEvidence of clinical skill development and training Knowledge EssentialKnowledge and understanding in relation to the government's offender health agendaUnderstanding of mental health service issues within the Offer health environment, particularly in relation to the MH Act, the Justice System and Community MH servicesKnowledge and understanding of the principles of clinical governanceKnowledge of CQC and statutory requirements Skills EssentialEvidence of leadership ability with demonstrable motivational and performance skillsDevelops and maintains effective working relationships across disciplines and organisationsEffectively plans and prioritises own workloadGood interpersonal skills Demonstrates evidence of effective change managementEffective communication and facilitation skillsAbility to manage conflict sensitively and effectivelyAbility to write clear and concise written information e.g. reports, protocols etc. and present complex information Person Specification Qualifications EssentialExperienced RGN/RMNSuitable management qualification or equivalent training/experienceEvidence of clinical skill development and training Knowledge EssentialKnowledge and understanding in relation to the government's offender health agendaUnderstanding of mental health service issues within the Offer health environment, particularly in relation to the MH Act, the Justice System and Community MH servicesKnowledge and understanding of the principles of clinical governanceKnowledge of CQC and statutory requirements Skills EssentialEvidence of leadership ability with demonstrable motivational and performance skillsDevelops and maintains effective working relationships across disciplines and organisationsEffectively plans and prioritises own workloadGood interpersonal skills Demonstrates evidence of effective change managementEffective communication and facilitation skillsAbility to manage conflict sensitively and effectivelyAbility to write clear and concise written information e.g. reports, protocols etc. and present complex informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSpectrum Community Health CICAddressHMP Holme HouseStocktonTS20 1BXUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSpectrum Community Health CICAddressHMP Holme HouseStocktonTS20 1BXUnited KingdomEmployer's website