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Clinical Head of Healthcare - Surrey

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Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Clinical Head of Healthcare to lead the custody healthcare service in Surrey. This pivotal role involves providing clinical leadership, ensuring high-quality care, and managing client relationships within a multi-site environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in nursing or paramedic services, with a passion for improving patient outcomes in a challenging setting. If you're ready to make a real difference and lead a team of professionals in a rewarding environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Sign-On Bonus

Support for NMC/HCPC registration fees

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience as a Nurse or Paramedic.
Proven leadership and management experience across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

Provide effective clinical leadership to Forensic Practitioners.
Ensure high-quality, patient-focused care while meeting client KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Management

Communication Skills

Relationship Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Nursing or Paramedic Qualification

Tools

Clinical Software

Job summary

Are you an experienced Nurse or Paramedic leader looking for a new role?

Does Police custody healthcare appeal to you?

Do you want to make a difference?

If the answer to these questions is yes, then we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Mountain Healthcare is looking for a passionate, resilient, values driven leader to fill the position of Head of Healthcare and lead our custody healthcare service in Surrey.

Join us at Mountain Healthcare, where your expertise can make a real difference to the lives of detainees. If you would like to find out more information regarding this opportunity, please contact the hiring manager via email:Peter.kolakowski@mountainhealthcare.co.uk

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and what you can bring to this role.

Deadline for applications:Sunday the 18th ofMay 2025

Mountain Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities include:

Provide effective clinical leadership to Forensic Practitioners and Healthcare Professionals.
Ensure high-quality, patient-focused care while meeting client KPIs.
Manage client relationships and identify opportunities for service enhancement.
Oversee staffing levels, skill mix, and compliance with operational standards.
Act as a role model and mentor, promoting professional development.
Coordinate healthcare pathways for individuals that come into contact with the criminal justice process.
Maintain a strong, on-site, presence and communication with staff, patients, and external stakeholders.
Provide effective clinical leadership to all Forensic Practitioners and Healthcare Professionals, focusing on professional development issues.
Ensure that the delivery of services is within the budget forecast for their custody.
Respond appropriately to capacity demands and patient dependency requirements, using professional judgement to ensure safety at all times.
Act as a role model and teacher to all members of staff sharing best practices. Ensure that all staff are compliant with MAST requirements at all times.
Give expert advice, support, and information to police, HCPs, and Forensic Practitioners, being aware of psychological/emotional needs and responding accordingly.
Oversee the management of Clinical Leads, HCPs, FMEs, and Forensic Practitioner teams within area of responsibility, ensuring effective rostering of staff.

About us

Founded by passionate clinicians on a mission to provide expert patient-centred services, Mountain Healthcare leads the clinical forensic healthcare provisions sector in the UK. A premier partner of NHS England and the police, our unique provisions include Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), Police Custodial Healthcare, Secure Estate Healthcare and clinical telephone advice. Driven by our values Be Kind and Do the Right Thing, Mountain Healthcare provides holistic and trauma-informed care that improves the immediate and long-term health outcomes of patients across the criminal justice system. Through innovative technologies and strategic partnerships, our expert clinicians ensure equal, effective and efficient services to all our patients and always put their health, safety and rights first. Join the Best Provider, Make the Greatest Difference Clinical forensic healthcare is a rapidly growing career path as demand for specialist critical services has greatly increased in recent years. At Mountain Healthcare, we understand that to provide the highest quality services for our patients and customers, our people must be the best in the field. We are proud to offer unrivalled staff training and development opportunities such as our unique Forensic Practitioner Gateway, our wide range of accredited and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, and access to events across the health and justice sector.

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£55,694 to £55,694 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1745938914-HWRJY

Job locations

Guildford

GU1 4QS

Job description Job responsibilities

Mountain Healthcare:Guided by our values, be kind and do the right thing.

Job Advert:Clinical Head of Healthcare Surrey

Position:Clinical Head of Healthcare

Location:Surrey - Multi-site - Hybrid working (Staines, Guildford and Salfords)

Salary:£55,694 PA + Car Allowance £4,800

Direct Reports: 2 x Clinical Leads

Benefits £3,000 Relocation Allowance, £1,500 Sign-On Bonus

Hours: Predominately Monday to Friday, flexible (24/7 service)

Benefits

Competitive salary with additional allowances.

Support for NMC/HCPC registration fees.

Opportunities for professional development and training.

DE&I Mountain Healthcare aims to create and encourage an environment that is committed to promoting equality, diversity, working inclusively, and valuing the differences that individuals can bring to the workplace. We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other and our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances. Job description Job responsibilities

Mountain Healthcare:Guided by our values, be kind and do the right thing.

Job Advert:Clinical Head of Healthcare Surrey

Position:Clinical Head of Healthcare

Location:Surrey - Multi-site - Hybrid working (Staines, Guildford and Salfords)

Salary:£55,694 PA + Car Allowance £4,800

Direct Reports: 2 x Clinical Leads

Benefits £3,000 Relocation Allowance, £1,500 Sign-On Bonus

Hours: Predominately Monday to Friday, flexible (24/7 service)

Benefits

Competitive salary with additional allowances.

Support for NMC/HCPC registration fees.

Opportunities for professional development and training.

Driving license and access to a vehicle.

Experience Essential

Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience as a Nurse or Paramedic.
Proven, multi-site, leadership and management experience.
Experience managing a clinical service.
Good relationship management skills.
Line management experience.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable

Previous experience working in secure or police custody healthcare environments.
Project management experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

Driving license and access to a vehicle.

Experience Essential

Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience as a Nurse or Paramedic.
Proven, multi-site, leadership and management experience.
Experience managing a clinical service.
Good relationship management skills.
Line management experience.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable

Previous experience working in secure or police custody healthcare environments.
Project management experience

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

Mountain Healthcare Ltd

Address

Guildford

GU1 4QS

Employer's website

https://www.mountainhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Mountain Healthcare Ltd

Address

Guildford

GU1 4QS