About The Role

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We are seeking a highly capable and resilient Head of Healthcare to lead the delivery of healthcare services within a secure custodial environment. You will be joining HMP Lancaster Farms, a Category C male prison located on the outskirts of Lancaster, with capacity of around 550, with expansion plans of around an additional 250.

This is a senior operational management role, requiring a confident registered clinician with significant experience in budget management, governance, and staff leadership.

You will be responsible for the overall operational performance of the healthcare service within the prison, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care in a complex and challenging environment. This role demands a strong leader who can balance clinical credibility with robust management and financial oversight.

Salary

This is a full time role offering a salary between £58,000 - £65,000 per annum depending on experience + £4000 car allowance + 10% discretionary bonus.
  
How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course 

• Regional and national career development opportunities

• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs 

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

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All Locations
HMP Lancaster Farms
Specialism
Primary Care Nurses
Advertising Salary
£58,000 - £65,000 per annum depending on experience
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Schedule Type
Full Time

Rewards & Benefits

Flexible working
Extensive career development and training opportunities
A wide range of specialisms
Physical and mental health support
Refer a friend scheme
Blue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibility

Training & Development

Training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System, including:

  • Non Medical Prescribing
  • Clinical Supervision

Practice Plus Group Skills Academy

Apprenticeship pathways:

  • Enhanced Clinical Practitioner L6 or L7
  • Advanced Clinical Practitioner L7 (includes NMP)

In this role, I can really enhance my leadership skills- both clinical and non-clinical- as well as my managerial skills, I can engage with other clinicians to lead by example, and inspire and motivate other clinicians. I’m thriving in this role and am really enjoying it.

Head of Healthcare

All Locations
HMP Lancaster Farms
Specialism
Primary Care Nurses
Advertising Salary
£58,000 - £65,000 per annum depending on experience
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Schedule Type
Full Time
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