Job summary
Deputy Heads of Healthcare are essential in supporting the Head of Healthcare in the management and leadership of complex prison sites including 24/7 high quality clinical and operational healthcare within HMP Durham across a multi agency partnership.
The post holder is responsible for the effective day-to-day operational management of all clinical services across the prison under delegated authority from the Head of Healthcare and may lead the development of a particularly complex delivery area. The postholder will manage service level agreements, ensuring performance-monitoring standards are adhered to and the highest standards of care are maintained. They will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the essential standards of quality and safety and be guided by general policies and interpret as required.
Main duties of the job
The Deputy head of Healthcare will assist the Head of Heathcare in the management and delivery of healthcare services, You will be required to have oversight of the clinical governance processes and be actively involved in developing and completing actions plans for continuous service improvement. The Deputy head of Healthcare will be required to fully participate in collating evidence for the Quality Improvement plan and will ensure all service objectives are met and will proactively identify any areas in need of improvement
About us
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Join our team
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.
Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!
- Access to NHS Pension
- Annual leave on your Birthday
- Welcome payment for some posts
- Refer a friend scheme
- Training and Development opportunities
- Flexible Working
- Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
- Up to 33 days annual leave
Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.
We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.
Our Mission
Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities
Our Vision
Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experienced RGN/RMN or healthcare professional with current registration.
- Suitable management qualification or equivalent training/experience
- Evidence of clinical skill development and training
Desirable
- Prescriber
- Advanced Clinical Skills
- Evidence of additional professional education to degree level equivalent
- RCGP level 1 and 2 in alcohol and substance misuse
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding in relation to the government's offender health agenda
- Understanding of mental health service issues within the Offender health environment, particularly in relation to the Mental Health act, the Justice System and Community Mental Health Services
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of clinical governance
- Knowledge of CQC and statutory requirements
Desirable
- Knowledge of Offender Health strategy and policies
- Understanding of the NHS planning framework and commissioning process
- In depth understanding of primary care issues, their relative implications within the NHS Plan, National Service Frameworks and modernisation agenda
- Knowledge of QOF and HJIPS performance metrics
- Experience of conducting and supporting research
- Coroner's Court experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health service management role at senior nurse level or above with staff and budget management responsibilities
- Experience of delivering non-judgmental, compassionate care
- Committed to patient user involvment and listening to patient voice
- Primary Care experience
- Experience of leading and supporting teams to initiate and implement organisational change
- Experience of working with vulnerable groups
- Experience of managing and maintaining effective team relationships
- Experience of managing a multidisciplinary team
- Compassionate leader who is supportive and approachable with staff
Desirable
- Experience of managing offender care or secure units
- Experience of working within a prison setting with an Inpatient Unit and Care and Separation Unit
- Experience of complex mental health illness
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experienced RGN/RMN or healthcare professional with current registration.
- Suitable management qualification or equivalent training/experience
- Evidence of clinical skill development and training
Desirable
- Prescriber
- Advanced Clinical Skills
- Evidence of additional professional education to degree level equivalent
- RCGP level 1 and 2 in alcohol and substance misuse
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding in relation to the government's offender health agenda
- Understanding of mental health service issues within the Offender health environment, particularly in relation to the Mental Health act, the Justice System and Community Mental Health Services
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of clinical governance
- Knowledge of CQC and statutory requirements
Desirable
- Knowledge of Offender Health strategy and policies
- Understanding of the NHS planning framework and commissioning process
- In depth understanding of primary care issues, their relative implications within the NHS Plan, National Service Frameworks and modernisation agenda
- Knowledge of QOF and HJIPS performance metrics
- Experience of conducting and supporting research
- Coroner's Court experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health service management role at senior nurse level or above with staff and budget management responsibilities
- Experience of delivering non-judgmental, compassionate care
- Committed to patient user involvment and listening to patient voice
- Primary Care experience
- Experience of leading and supporting teams to initiate and implement organisational change
- Experience of working with vulnerable groups
- Experience of managing and maintaining effective team relationships
- Experience of managing a multidisciplinary team
- Compassionate leader who is supportive and approachable with staff
Desirable
- Experience of managing offender care or secure units
- Experience of working within a prison setting with an Inpatient Unit and Care and Separation Unit
- Experience of complex mental health illness
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).