Regional Primary Care Lead

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Primary Care Lead to join our Regional Senior team within the North West Region.

The North West region covers eight prison sites, including HMP Altcourse, HMP Thorn Cross and HMP Preston, among others.

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

37.5 hours

Monday to Friday- 9am-5.30pm

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £60,000 per annum FTE  - 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 a Regional Primary Care Lead, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• provide nursing and Allied Health Professional (AHP) leadership within the Region
• work closely with the Regional Medical Lead you will provide leadership to our primary care teams locally, supporting the network of clinical leads across the region
• become the advocate for improving quality and training within the service, and will be a member of the Regional Senior Team
• Ensure that clinical risk management and continuous clinical audit are an integral part of care

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.

Qualifications & Experience required

• Registered Nurse (Adult)
• Specialist qualification or considerable experience relevant to Health in Justice Services or equivalent experience in primary care
• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of a wide range of approaches to the management of patients, demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning, advanced clinical assessment skills, ability to work autonomously

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.