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Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesImportant information for applicants

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.You will need to provide:Proof of right to work documentationProof of ID, including 1 photographic IDProof of address documentationNon-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home Office share code5 years address history will be neededApplicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history must provide a Police Certificate in English from where they resided previouslyApplicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for more than six months during the last three years must provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visitedGuidance for obtaining a Police Certificate can be sought from: gov.uk/criminal-records-checks-for-officesIf the country you have resided in is not listed, contact the relevant Embassy or High Commission. Details can be found on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website: fco.gov.uk/enManagement responsibilities

Operational

To be responsible for the development and delivery of an effective integrated healthcare service clinical model. To develop, implement and maintain the National Standards for Health Care in Prisons for the service. Ensure all clinics and consultations are delivered in a clinically effective and timely way, in line with service needs. Develop robust systems for the collection triage and allocation of referrals as appropriate and monitoring and auditing the quality and effectiveness of service delivery.Management

Develop strategies designed to promote and improve health and prevent disease, working proactively and collaborating with other professionals, organisations and agencies as required. Maximising resources to target need, including the deployment and supervision of staff. Delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to team members, whilst retaining overall responsibility and accountability for the service''s performance and results. Develop and maintain an effective case management service to ensure care and continuity of treatment is maintained throughout a patient care pathway whilst detained in prison. Monitor and review the implementation of appropriate and effective and accredited care planning tools/ CPA for all prisoners/ patients that are subject to the process in accordance with agreed Trust Policies. Develop effective systems and interfaces with community and acute health services ensuring continuity of care on release or discharge. Actively promote and demonstrate working across professional and organisational boundaries. Develop and maintain close working partnerships with all services that may be involved with the care and management of offenders, including prison staff, Ministry of Justice, Trust and Directorate senior managers and relevant forums, CMHT staff, NHS Hospitals, Probation Services, CPS, Courts, GPs, community health services, Housing/Benefit services, social care, and multiagency forums.Human Resources

Responsible for day-to-day management and coordination of the Integrated Healthcare Team. Responsible for the selection, recruitment and retention of appropriately skilled staff. Ensure systems are in place for clinical supervision to team members including annual appraisal and identification of specific service, training, and personal development needs.Governance

Ensure clinical policies are fair and equitable and support the needs of the Commissioners and offenders; align with Trust key performance targets and Clinical Governance Frameworks. Ensure staff compliance with all Prison and Trust clinical policies and procedures. Manage discipline, complaints and serious and untoward incidents and investigations as required. Ensure appropriately skilled and qualified staff comply with administration and management of medications according to responsibilities and relevant policies, guidance, and procedures. Maintain high standards of electronic record-keeping competencies and offender confidentiality in line with trust and prison policy and systems, through effective monitoring and auditing processes.GeneralTo liaise with other senior Trust personnel, promote ideas, and ensure the service collaborates with the Trust''s other Directorates as required. Manage and monitor budgets and physical resources within the post holder''s sphere of control. Act as budget holder and authorised signatory for the Integrated Healthcare team. Develop and maintain inter-disciplinary and inter-agency working with all relevant agencies and organisations. Undertake other duties agreed with the Prisons Services Manager.Communication

Liaises with Clinical Lead, multi-professional teams, HMPS staff, Trust senior directors and staff, commissioners, independent service providers, CMHTs, multi-agency protection panels, community health providers, acute services, probation service, court services, criminal justice agencies, offenders, carers and families.Person specification

Education and Qualification

Essential criteriaEvidence of Leadership / Management qualificationDegree or equivalent experienceExperience

Essential criteriaPrevious middle management experience in a multi-disciplinary healthcare provision environment (minimum 3 yrs)Experience of working within prison settingsExperience of managing diverse staff groups across 24hr, 7 day periodExperience of service implementation, development and change managementSkills

Essential criteriaWorking knowledge of current issues/ agendas facing prison healthcareWorking knowledge of the criminal justice system and its application to healthcare servicesUp-to-date knowledge of the National Offender Management Services approach to healthcare for offendersWe are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. If you meet the minimum criteria for this role and have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme—please select this on your application form. Information about disability or adjustments will be treated confidentially and shared only with colleagues supporting your request.If you require adjustments to participate in the interview process, please indicate when scheduling your preferred date and time. Contact the appointing manager to discuss needs.We encourage applicants to contact the hiring manager before their interview to ask questions about the role or process.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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Note that AI use is prohibited during the interview process.Employer certification / accreditation

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Documents to download

JD and Person Spec (PDF, 312.4KB)Important Additional Information For Candidates (please read carefully) (PDF, 160.6KB)Privacy Notice for Staff (PDF, 268.6KB)Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.5MB)

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