Health Navigator - 18 month Contract

NHS Jobs; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bespoke induction

Health in Justice training

Career development opportunities

Learning Management System

Team support

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Health Navigator on a full-time, 18-month contract to join the primary care team at HMP Winchester in central Winchester. The role focuses on Early Days in Custody and involves guiding prisoners and staff to health and social care services, helping minimise distress and risk.

Hours are 37.5 per week, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, with on-site parking. Salary is £33,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus induction and development opportunities within a supportive team.

Job description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Health Navigator - 18 month contract to join our primary care team with a focus on Early Days in Custody, at HMP Winchester, a category B Prison located in central Winchester. HMP Winchester is a Category B Local remand prison located in Central Winchester accommodating approximately 670 male prisoners. There is onsite parking for all staff and it is a short walk from Winchester train station. You will add significant value to the experience of the prisoner, prison staff and to reducing the risk of self-harm and suicide alongside wider impacts on families. This role will provide reassurance, guidance and signposting to health and social care services that will contribute to minimising distress and risk.

Hours: 37.5 hours a week working Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. No weekends.

Salary: This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary of £33,000 per annum - depending on experience.

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.