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UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We are seeking a highly capable and resilient Deputy Head of Healthcare to play a key role in the overall delivery of healthcare services within a secure custodial environment. You will be joining HMP Wymott, a male Category C prison in Leyland with a complex and varied population, and capacity of around 1,200.
Hours
Shifts are Monday- Friday, 08:00 - 16:00. Working 37.5 hours per week.
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary of £48,526 - £53,754 per annum.
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 due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks
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Main duties of the job
As our new Deputy Head of Healthcare, your responsibilities will vary. You will:
- Work closely with the Head of Healthcare and senior team to deliver the best service possible to patients
- Support all pathways that we offer - mental health, primary care and substance misuse
- Deputise for the Head of Healthcare when necessary
- Have responsibility for the operational management of the service
- Continuously review and assess the service being delivered
- Review and improve standards and processes
- Support the Head of Healthcare in delivering agreed contractual requirements and targets from NHS England and drive their strategic vision for the service
- Ensure effective day-to-day operational management of all clinical services across the site
- Ensure agreed standards are achieved by leading, developing and motivating your team, ensuring they receive appropriate managerial supervision and performance appraisal
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
Our New Deputy Head of Healthcare Will:
- Ideally hold a current registration, such as NMC / HCPC etc, but this is not essential
- Ideally have previous experience within a prison or secure setting
- Inclusive leadership approach embedding a culture of continuous progression and innovation
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to influence and deliver information to key partners and stakeholders
- Have budget management experience
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
Details
- Date posted: 19 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £48,526 to £53,754 a year £48,526 - £53,754 per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 15065
- Job locations: Wymott Prison, Ulnes Walton Lane, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 8LW, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We are seeking a highly capable and resilient Deputy Head of Healthcare to play a key role in the overall delivery of healthcare services within a secure custodial environment. You will be joining HMP Wymott, a male Category C prison in Leyland with a complex and varied population, and capacity of around 1,200.
Hours
Shifts are Monday- Friday, 08:00 - 16:00. Working 37.5 hours per week.
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary of £48,526 - £53,754 per annum.
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 due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks
#LI-AB1
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This advert is for Deputy Head of Healthcare with Practice Plus Group in London, South East, England. The advertised salary is £48,526 to £53,754 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Jul 2026.
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