Deputy Head of Healthcare

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Borstal; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Deputy Head of Healthcare at HMP Rochester, responsible for managing day-to-day clinical services and leading a multi-disciplinary team. This position requires flexibility for covering various sites and involves collaborating with partners. Ideal candidates should have strong operational management experience and the capability to act up in the absence of the Head of Healthcare. The role offers an exciting opportunity within the criminal healthcare system in the UK.

Benefits

Supportive work culture

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in operational management of healthcare services.
• Ability to manage a multi-disciplinary team effectively.
• Flexibility to cover multiple sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operational management of clinical services.
• Ensure effective leadership of various healthcare teams.
• Act up in the absence of the Head of Healthcare.

Job description

Main Duties of the Job

An exciting opportunity for a Deputy Head of Healthcare at HMP Rochester has become available to work alongside the Head of Healthcare and Senior Management Team. The post holder will support the Head of Healthcare to ensure the effective day-to-day operational management of all clinical services across the prison and deputise for them in their absence. You will be accountable and manage a multi-disciplinary team that includes leading the mental health, primary care, substance misuse nursing, pharmacy and administration services, and work closely with partners to ensure the smooth running of all other services (GP services, optometry, podiatry, physiotherapy, dentistry, sexual health, drug & alcohol & IAPT services to the establishment). The post holder will need to act up in the absence of the Head of Healthcare and needs to be flexible and willing to cross cover sites depending on service needs. This post is based at HMP Rochester but will require close working relationships with colleagues at nearby Kent prisons; HMP Cookham Wood, HMP Maidstone and HMP East Sutton Park, cross-cover may occasionally be required. This role is based on site at HMP Rochester/Cookham Wood.

Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.

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