Prison Healthcare Team Administrator

3 weeks ago


Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Full time

Job Overview

This position is integral to the Healthcare team, tasked with delivering support to residents and healthcare professionals while ensuring adherence to safe operational practices within a secure setting. The role involves acting as a clinic receptionist, managing patient appointments within the clinical system, and collaborating with both clinical and prison personnel to facilitate the efficient operation of clinics, thereby providing a high-quality front-line service.

The administrator will cultivate strong relationships with prison staff, demonstrating effective communication skills, reliability, and the ability to work independently and adaptively.

Service Overview

The Enhanced Support Service (ESS) is a specialized model comprising a compact, multi-disciplinary team that engages intensively with prisoners and staff, utilizing a personalized, psychologically informed methodology for a limited caseload of the most complex cases. The service's objective is to mitigate the adverse effects of violent, suicidal, and disruptive behaviors while fostering a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by this population, thereby creating a more supportive and psychologically informed environment.

Key Responsibilities

The administrator will provide essential administrative support to the ESS team, including managing referrals, data entry, and database development, as well as generating insightful reports under the guidance of clinical and service leadership.

This role involves collaboration with a diverse range of agencies as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

About Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

NHFT is committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning aimed at enhancing the care and safety of our patients and staff. We prioritize innovation, development, and growth, empowering our Trust to achieve excellence.

As an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, NHFT delivers a wide array of physical, mental health, and specialty services across hospital and community settings. Our patient-centered approach ensures that care is accessible, with many services provided in convenient locations, including homes, workplaces, and educational institutions.

Essential Qualifications

  • Proficient in managing confidential communications with staff and management.
  • Approachable and supportive within a collaborative framework.
  • Strong time management skills.
  • Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
  • Experience working in challenging environments.
  • Consistent and reliable, demonstrating empathy and open communication with team members.
  • Capable of handling interruptions and inquiries throughout the workday.
  • Professional demeanor with a willingness to acquire new skills and systems.

For comprehensive details regarding the role, please refer to the job description provided in the Supporting Documents section.

Experience Requirements

  • Ability to generate reports and communicate effectively using IT tools such as PowerPoint, Teams, and Microsoft Office.
  • Experience in engaging with individuals at various organizational levels.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the capability to establish and enhance office systems.

Desirable Experience

  • Prior experience in a prison environment.

Values and Behaviors

  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and relevant training.
  • Dependable and consistent, exhibiting empathy and fostering a supportive team culture.
  • Experience in a jointly commissioned partnership model.
  • Understanding of professional boundaries.


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