Deputy Head of Healthcare

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Rochester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a candidate for a leadership position in prison healthcare. The role involves overseeing clinical policies, managing healthcare provision, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must have a registered healthcare qualification and experience in similar environments. This position offers an opportunity to impact healthcare quality in custodial settings, working collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of middle management experience in healthcare.
• Experience working in prison settings.
• Experience managing staff across a 24/7 schedule.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of clinical policies.
• Manage daily healthcare provision.
• Lead development of healthcare strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Evidence-based practice

Knowledge of healthcare in secure environments

Communication skills

Education

Professional Qualification (Registered General Nurse, Paramedic, AHP)

Evidence of Leadership/Management qualification

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To support the HoH in accountability for the delivery of the Quality Agenda; participate in the effective management of clinical risk, the identification of best practice and addressing remedial actions as required
• To have oversight of all complex patients within the service

• To develop, implement and maintain the National Standards for Health Care in Prisons for the service.

• To support the HoH in accountability for implementation of clinical policies that are fair and equitable and support the needs of the Commissioners and offenders and are in line with Trust key performance targets and Clinical Governance Frameworks.

• To be responsible for day-to-day management & co-ordination of the healthcare provision and ensure integration amongst all teams within healthcare delivery. Supporting the HoHC to ensure all clinics and consultations are delivered in an effective & timely way, in line with service needs.

• Supporting the HoH to manage the cycle of clinical audits and evaluation of integrated healthcare services for the prison, including primary care interventions, long term conditions management, substance misuse services, mental health, and other health promotion activities in line with Health and Justice Indicators of Performance.

• To lead the development of healthcare strategies and to support strategy development to promote and improve health and prevent disease, working proactively and collaborating with other professionals, organisations and agencies as required.

• a sound understanding of evidence based practice, having a pro-active approach ensuring delivery of quality and outcome driven practice on a day-to-day basis. Maximising resources to target need, including the deployment and supervision of staff.

• To be responsible for the development of systems for the collection triage & allocation of referrals to appropriate service provision, and monitoring and auditing the quality and effectiveness of service delivery.

• Delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to team members, whilst retaining overall responsibility and accountability for performance & results.

• To maintain an effective case management service to ensure care and continuity of treatment is maintained throughout a patient care pathway whilst detained in prison.

• To be responsible for ensuring high standards of electronic record-keeping competencies and offender confidentiality in line prison/ forensic unit policy and systems, through effective monitoring and auditing processes.

• To monitor and review the implementation of appropriate & effective and accredited care planning tools for all patients that are subject to the process in accordance with agreed Trust Policies.

• To implement and monitor systems for clinical supervision to team members including annual appraisal and identification of specific service, training, and personal development needs.

• To develop effective systems and interfaces with community services ensuring continuity of care on release or discharge. To actively promote and demonstrate working across professional and organisational boundaries.

• To maintain close working partnerships with all services that may be involved with the care and management of offenders, (prison staff, Ministry of Justice, Trust & Directorate senior managers & relevant forums, CMHT staff, NHS Hospitals, Probation Services, CPS, Courts, GP's, community health services, Housing/Benefit services, social care, community multi-agency forums etc.).

• To maintain staff compliance with all Prison and Trust clinical policies and procedures as appropriate. Responsible for the management of all matters relating to discipline, complaints and serious & untoward incidents and investigations as required.

• To be responsible for ensuring appropriately skilled & qualified staff comply with the administration and management of medications according to their responsibilities in accordance with all relevant policies, guidance, and procedures.

• Responsible for the selection recruitment and retention of appropriately skilled staff.

• To liaise with other Senior Trust personnel to share expertise, promote ideas and to ensure the service is working collaboratively with the Trust's other Directorates as required.

Dimensions of Post Holder

• To effectively manage and continuously monitor all delegated budgets and resources within the post holder's sphere of control.
• To be an authorised signatory for the Integrated Healthcare team as required.
• Develop and maintain inter-disciplinary and inter-agency working with all relevant agencies and organisations
• Undertake other duties agreed in conjunction with the Head of Healthcare

Custodial Responsibilities

• Assume personal responsibility for the security of issued keys.
• Understand and comply with prison orders, procedures, and instructions in your area of work.
• Comply with all security requirements.
• Respond to any situation or circumstance that might indicate a threat to security of the establishment or to the safety of an individual, completing Incident, Security, Injury, or other reports as appropriate.
• Report breaches of order and discipline including reporting and recording untoward incidents according to local protocol.
• Contribute to effective risk assessment and management procedures.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.

You will need to provide:

Proof of right to work documentation

Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID

Proof of address documentation

Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited

In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-o...

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website ( http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Person specification

Educaion/Qulifications

Essential criteria

• Professional Qualification (Registered General Nurse, Paramedic, AHP)
• Evidence of Leadership/ Management qualification
• Degree or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous middle management experience in multi-disciplinary environment delivering healthcare (min 3yrs).
• Experience of working within prison settings and/or settings within complex caseloads
• Experience of managing staff across 24hr, 7-day period.
• Experience of service implementation, development and change management.

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Working knowledge of current issues/ agendas facing prison healthcare.
• Knowledge of Models of Care for Healthcare within Secure environments.
• Knowledge of Substance Use Services within Secure environments.
• Working knowledge of the criminal justice system and its application to healthcare services.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.

If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know by adding the relevant details when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Please feel free to contact the appointing manager to discuss your needs.

We encourage applicants to contact the hiring manager before their interview, if they have any questions about the role or the process. This is a great way to get clarity and prepare effectively for the interview.

If you have declared you are part of the armed forces community, you may be asked to provide evidence during the recruitment process. If you misrepresent this information, your offer may be withdrawn. For Armed Forces specific support, see our webpage: https://oxleas.nhs.uk/armed-forces-community/

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

If you choose to use AI or other tools to assist in writing your application, it's essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section. While AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you're applying for. There is also a risk that it can generate false or misleading information. AI-generated job applications can often be generic, impersonal and may not accurately reflect your qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experiences. It is crucial that you personalise your supporting statement by articulating these in your unique voice. Relying solely on AI to write your application or supporting information section is not advocated by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and could negatively impact your chances of success in the application process.

We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Job description and Person specification (PDF, 328.4KB)
• Important Additional Information For Candidates (please read carefully) (PDF, 160.6KB)
• Privacy Notice for Staff (PDF, 268.6KB)
• Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.5MB)