Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Business & Admin Manager to join the team at HMP Kirkham, a Category D open prison for males, located near Preston, Lancashire.
HMP Kirkham is a unique environment, with stunning grounds and lots to offer both staff and patients, including our brand new, state of the art gym - free for staff, and it's also the biggest gym in a prison in the country! We have lots of wellbeing activities, and you will be made to feel welcome straight away! This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the admin function, which supports the wider healthcare team on site, ensuring that patients receive the best quality care, and the healthcare team are fully supported. Hours: This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week. Shifts are Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00. Salary: This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary of £37,663 - £42,648 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
Main duties of the job
As our new Business & Admin Manager, your responsibilities will vary. You will
- Have experience of a community clinical system (We use SystmOne).
- Ensuring data is accurate and high quality for internal and external reporting requirements.
- Be responsible for managing effective, patient centred, clinical administration processes and leading the administration team to ensure smooth day to day running of the service.
- Having oversight and verifying the accuracy and completeness of all patient data.
- You will also be responsible for overseeing healthcare administration and appointments for all patient clinics and external hospital appointments.
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.
It doesnt stop there we also offer:
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
- An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
- Excellent long-term career prospects
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
- we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
- we act with integrity
- we embrace diversity
- we strive to do things better together
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Our new Business & Admin Manager will ideally have:
- Previous management or leadership experience - this is a management position so we are looking for someone who had lead a team before
- Any prison / secure setting experience would be a bonus!
- Any experience using SystmOne would be beneficial, as would experience within healthcare (hospital, GP Practice etc)
- Confident in using data, maintaining databases and producing reports
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
Details
Date posted
30 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£37,663 to £42,648 a year £37,663 - £42,648 per annum - depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
12045
Job locations
HMP Kirkham
Freckleton Rd
Kirkham
Preston
PR4 2RN
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
HMP Kirkham
Freckleton Rd
Kirkham
Preston
PR4 2RN
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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