Unscheduled Care Lead
The closing date is 25 September 2025
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for an Unscheduled Care Lead join our Unscheduled Care team at
at HMP Thameside, a category B Prison located in Greenwich, South-East London.
In this role you will have the opportunity to provide the highest standards of healthcare to our patients, without having to compromise on efficiency and quality.
Hours
This is a full time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday - 07:30 - 16:00.
Salary
You'll receive an annual salary up to £60,926 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 on a permanent basis 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 an Unscheduled Care Lead, your responsibilities will vary. You will
- Provide Leadership and line management for those within the Unscheduled care team.
- Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients by seeking out, listening to and acting on feedback so that patient engagement is at the centre of service delivery.
- You will also provide day to day operational service delivery and data which has integrity, in a timely manner to meet commissioner expectations.
- Deliver excellence in all areas of your role. Deliver non-judgemental, compassionate care within the prison that is safe, high quality and in line with CQC requirements. This will be achieved through adherence to policies and procedures and compliance with statutory responsibilities whilst driving excellence.
- Promote best practice in the field of unscheduled care, triage and emergency response.
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:
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
- 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.
Requirements
- Degree or appropriate equivalent level of experience or clinical qualification
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of working in CQC or equivalent registered services such as HMIP
- Experience of client management or meeting commissioner expectations
- Experience developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Understanding of clinical governance
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
11 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Up to £60,926 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
12635
Job locations
Hawker House
Napier Court, 5-6 Napier Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 8BW
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
Hawker House
Napier Court, 5-6 Napier Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 8BW
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)