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Head of Healthcare

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Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have a relevant healthcare qualification, experience managing diverse teams, strong leadership skills, knowledge of primary care and mental health, and understanding NHS regulations.
  • You will lead and manage a diverse healthcare team, oversee service delivery across various disciplines, and implement innovative practices for 24/7 care.

Requirements

  • - A relevant professional qualification in healthcare or a related field
  • - Significant experience managing and leading a multi-disciplinary team in a healthcare setting
  • - In-depth knowledge of primary care, mental health, and substance misuse services
  • - Strong leadership skills with a focus on empowering others
  • - Ability to plan and implement innovative practices in a 24/7 healthcare service
  • - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • - Experience in working within secure environments or prisons is desirable
  • - Understanding of NHS policies and healthcare regulations

Responsibilities

  • overseeing and managing a multi-disciplinary team that includes, primary care & clinical substance misuse, mental health primary & secondary care, GP & psychiatry services, optometry, dentistry, podiatry, physiotherapy, sexual health, drug & alcohol services to the establishment.
  • To oversee and manage a multi-disciplinary team that includes inpatient services, primary care nursing, psychiatry & mental health nursing, GP services, optometry, podiatry, physiotherapy, dentistry, sexual health, drug & alcohol & IAPT services to the establishment.
  • The post holder will demonstrate the ability to lead and empower others and demonstrate the ability to plan and implement innovative practice over 24/7 healthcare service.

FAQs

What is the location of the Head of Healthcare position?

The position is located at HMP Wandsworth in the London Borough of Wandsworth, Southwest London, England.

What type of healthcare services will be managed in this role?

The Head of Healthcare will oversee Primary Care, Mental Health, Substance Misuse services, and various allied health services including GP, psychiatry, optometry, dentistry, podiatry, physiotherapy, sexual health, and drug & alcohol services.

Who will the Head of Healthcare be leading?

The post holder will manage a multi-disciplinary team that includes inpatient services, primary care nursing, psychiatry, mental health nursing, GP services, and various allied health professionals.

What is the capacity of HMP Wandsworth?

HMP Wandsworth has an operational capacity of approximately 1628 inmates.

What is Oxleas' commitment to healthcare?

Oxleas aims to improve lives by providing the best possible care to patients and their families, supported by values of kindness, fairness, listening, and care.

Are there opportunities for innovation in practice within this role?

Yes, the post holder will be expected to plan and implement innovative practices within the healthcare service.

Who can I contact for more information about the position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Kirsten Ross, Service Manager for London Prisons, via email at kirsten.ross2@nhs.net or by calling 0208 588 4342.

What are the working hours for the Head of Healthcare position?

The role involves overseeing a 24/7 healthcare service, requiring the ability to manage operations across all hours.

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Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

We're kind, we're fair, we listen, we care.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1944
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of healthcare services, including mental health, community health, and learning disability services across South East London and Kent. Their mission is to improve lives by providing high-quality, safe, and responsive healthcare tailored to individual needs. The trust aims to be a leader in delivering compassionate and innovative care, working closely with patients, carers, and communities to promote health and well-being.