HMP Cardiff is a category B remand prison for men, with a maximum capacity of 760, with the average length of stay varying from weeks to months. Men are received into prison 6 days a week.

The Head of Healthcare will work in collaboration with the Locality Manager, Clinical Director and Governor to promote , develop and operationally manage healthcare services within HMP Cardiff.

The Healthcare Team consists of salaried GPs, nurses and practitioners specialised in substance misuse, mental and general nursing, Pharmacists and Technicians, Healthcare Support Workers, Admin and Management Staff. In reach care is also provided on a sessional basis by Sexual Health, Optometry, Dental and Secondary Care Mental Health.

There is a dedicated 22 bedded Healthcare Unit, staff 24/7, plus provision of primary care services Monday-Friday.

The Healthcare Service is required to provide care equivalent to that which is available in a community setting.

To fulfil the requirements of this post, we are seeking an experienced clinical or managerial lead, who has a proven track record of success working in a secure setting and/or as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team in a leadership role.

The post holder must have a genuine interest in working to improve the health and lives of people who enter Prison, with a focus on rehabilitation and delivery of patient centred care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the day to day operational management of a dynamic multi- disciplinary team, delivering robust health care services to a vulnerable population with many complex needs.

The postholder will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and efficient care, supported by a Senior Nurse and the Clinical Director and managerially accountable for a delegated budget, workforce management and delivery of required health care standards (eg mental Health standards).

They will play a pivotal role in the strategic development of the Healthcare Service in HMP Cardiff.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together, and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full details of the post are provided in the Job Description

Enhanced DBS Required as working with Vulnerable Adults

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's Degree in Managerial/Clinical field or equivalent level of experience or qualifications in relevant field (Management, or Clinical) that demonstrates in-depth/professional knowledge obtained through a range of specialist training and experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional, clinical and/or personal/professional development and attendance at relevant formal structured courses, either short or long-term

Desirable

• Registered Nurse/Registered Mental Health Nurse or AHP with current registration

Other

Essential

• Committed to a culture of continuous improvement and development, underpinned by open communications and team working

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh or a willingness to achieve an appropriate level of oral competence within an agreed timescale

Experience

Essential

• Previous in-depth experience of working with Prison or secure environments at a similar level
• Experience of managing multi-disciplinary/professional teams
• Demonstrable personal track record of leading and contributing to significant change and modernisation processes in a complex environment
• Demonstrable track record in delivering complex targets and objectives to tight deadlines
• Evidence of advanced inter-personal skills, with a demonstrable ability to engage positively with individuals from junior to very senior levels and to deliver solutions in conflict situations

Desirable

• Experience of managing multi-disciplinary/agency teams

Skills

Essential

• Can demonstrate evidence of effective staff management, development and professional leadership at a senior level, functioning as a Senior Operational Manager or equivalent level
• Ability to take an active/lead role in strategic planning and service development and communicate this at all levels both internally and externally
• Demonstrate high calibre leadership and influencing skills which command personal support and commitment from others and secure the necessary support to deliver results
• Evidence of developing links and networks to source best practice and innovation from outside to bring into the Health Board
• Evidence of the ability to analyse, interpret and compare information and to make sound judgements about organisational service, financial and staffing issues where expert opinion may differ.

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

HMP Cardiff

Knox Rd

Cardiff

CF24 0UG

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001-NMR293-0724