Deputy Head of Healthcare - HMP Coldingley in Woking

Make a difference with CNWL Health & Justice. CNWL is a Top Employer Award Winner, delivering high-quality healthcare to diverse communities across London and beyond. We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Deputy Head of Healthcare to join our supportive Health & Justice team at HMP Coldingley. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people in secure settings, helping to improve health outcomes, promote wellbeing and reduce health inequalities. Working within our prison healthcare service, you will be part of a forward-thinking multidisciplinary team providing high-quality care across a 7-day service.

Guided by our motto, "Caring, Not Judging," we work alongside the criminal justice system and partner agencies to deliver responsive, person-centred primary care and mental health services that support recovery, rehabilitation and social inclusion. Join an award-winning team where your skills, compassion and expertise can have a lasting impact.

Main duties of the job:

• The post holder will deputise for the Head of Healthcare supporting delivery of strategic goals for the service and those of HMP Coldingley leadership team.
• The post holder will support leadership of a multidisciplinary team alongside colleagues, subcontracted and other partners/organisations paying special and constant attention to ensuring CNWL and HMP Coldingley staff work in an integrated way to develop a 'One Team' approach.
• Support Cordingley's HoH and team to provide high quality healthcare services that are constantly reviewed to ensure they meet the needs of prisoners in custody and that includes the involvement of service users and family in planning care and services.
• Operationally manage designated services within healthcare at HMP Coldingley to ensure an equitable service to that available in the community. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that the highest quality, evidence-based services are provided.

About us:

At CNWL, we are committed to supporting your wellbeing, development and career progression. You'll benefit from regular supervision, personalised development plans, specialist training opportunities, preceptorship programmes and revalidation support, helping you achieve your professional goals. We value and celebrate our staff through initiatives such as our Hidden Gem Awards and annual staff recognition events. You'll also have access to a wide range of health and wellbeing services, ensuring you feel supported both at work and beyond.

Through MyTrustBenefits, you and your family can access over 1,400 discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment and dining, alongside free online learning resources to support your personal and professional development. Staff based at our Surrey sites enjoy additional benefits, including free onsite parking and complimentary access to leisure facilities, making it easier to stay active, prioritise wellbeing and save money. Join an award-winning organisation where you'll feel valued, supported and empowered to make a real difference every day.

Person Specification:

• Education and Qualifications:
• Essential: Registered Healthcare Professional (Nurse, Psychologist/Paramedic etc), Evidence of Continuous Professional Development, Degree Level Qualification.
• Desirable: Non-Medical Prescriber, Management Qualification.
• Previous Experience:
• Essential: Substantial post registration experience in Primary care, Health and wellbeing or an acute setting (Adult), Experience of staff management, development, supervision and appraisal, Experience of joint working with other agencies.
• Desirable: Prior experience of working in a secure setting e.g. prison, YOI, secure school, Experience of developing policies and procedures.
• Skills & Knowledge:
• Essential: Knowledge of illnesses and presentations, Knowledge of the principles of Best Value/Clinical Governance, Knowledge of current developments and practice, Knowledge of Trauma informed ways of working and Frameworks, Good communicator with competent presenting skills, Effective management skills, Able to identify opportunities for developing effective and efficient service delivery, Able to manage change and respond flexibly to non-routine situations, Able to provide clinical leadership and contribute to strategic direction.
• Desirable: Knowledge of the principles of Quality management, Knowledge of and participation in research.
• Attitudes, aptitudes personal characteristics:
• Essential: Thorough understanding and commitment to operating and promoting Equality of Opportunity in relation to service users and employees, Willing and able to work flexibly, Committed to the continuous development of job-related knowledge and skills, Able to apply SCARF principles in performing role.
• Other:
• Essential: Ability to promote anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices.