Head of Healthcare

Have you thought about working within prison healthcare?

Prisons are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work - if you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this is it

We believe in putting the patient first, regardless of the environment or their history. The prison population is one of the most vulnerable and challenged patient groups in society and the delivery of their health care is conducted within often difficult and demanding environments.

Our aim within Health in Justice is to work in partnership with staff and colleagues to offer high quality healthcare services to best support the residents. As a member of the management team at HMP Wymott you will be responsible for providing the day to day clinical and operational management of our healthcare teams.

Primarily working Monday to Friday the main role of the post holder is one of proactive management of healthcare, supporting the Head of Operations / Service Manager to maintain the strategic direction, deliver the agreed contractual requirements and targets and managing within the financial framework.

The post includes responsibility for all aspects of HR and people management, leading, motivating and developing staff.

Maintaining service provision within the Trusts governance framework in delivering agreed standards of care and within a defined financial envelope.

To develop, restructure and align staffing capacity to meet service demand to deliver agreed waiting times.

A requirement of this role is to offer out of hours support via an on-call rota.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

Pay Enhancements - 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discounts