UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Healthcareto join team at HMP LeedsCategory B adult male reception and resettlement prison located in the Armley area of Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Hours Monday - Friday: core office hours
Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £75,000per annum- depending on experience. You will also recieve a £4,000 car allowance & 10% discretionary bonus
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Healthcareto join team at HMP LeedsCategory B adult male reception and resettlement prison located in the Armley area of Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Hours Monday - Friday: core office hours
Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £75,000per annum- depending on experience. You will also recieve a £4,000 car allowance & 10% discretionary bonus
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
Main duties of the job
As a Head of Healthcareyour responsibilities will vary. You will:
- Provide pro-active management of the healthcare services on site. This will include maintaining the strategic direction of the service and delivering agreed contractual requirements and targets from NHS England.
- Be responsible for delivering a highly functional clinical service, within the budget, with support from the wider directorate team.
- Form part of the prison senior leadership team, working with other key stakeholders to ensure that the contract becomes highly functional, and healthcare services become fully embedded with the prison a whole.
- HMP Leeds is a busy Category B remand prison, with a healthcare workforce of over 90 staff. It is a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment characterised by constant prisoner admissions, transfers, releases, and court movements.
- Ensure agreed standards are achieved by leading, developing and motivating your team ensuring they receive appropriate supervision and performance appraisal.
If you are interested incareer development,we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include bothinternal and external optionsfor development and learning.
It doesnt stop there we also offer:
- 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
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs 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 Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
- We treat patients and each other as they would like to be treated
- We act with integrity
- We embrace diversity
- We strive to do things better together
Qualifications required:
- Degree or appropriate equivalent level of experience or clinical qualification
- Inclusive leadership approach embedding a culture of continuous progression and innovation
- Demonstratehigh levels of resilience, rapid decision-making, and the ability to work collaboratively with prison, healthcare, and external stakeholder teams to manage risk and deliver high-quality care
- Significant experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to influence and deliver information to key partners and stakeholders
- Experience as a CQC registered manager, or equivalent registered body
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Healthcareto join team at HMP LeedsCategory B adult male reception and resettlement prison located in the Armley area of Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Hours Monday - Friday: core office hours
Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £75,000per annum- depending on experience. You will also recieve a £4,000 car allowance & 10% discretionary bonus
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
Person Specification
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
Address
2 Gloucester Terrace
Stanningley Rd
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS12 2TJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
£75,000 a yearUp to £68,000 to £75,000 per annum
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Head of Healthcare in Leeds employer: Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
At Practice Plus Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work as a Pharmacist in the dynamic environment of HMP Dovegate. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored training programs and a supportive work culture that values integrity and diversity. With competitive salaries, flexible part-time hours, and a focus on making a meaningful impact in healthcare, we empower our staff to unlock their best work life while contributing to the well-being of the prison population.
Contact Details:
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice Recruitment Team
