Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Matron to join our Primary Care team at HMP Huntercombe, a category C men's prison, located near Nuffield in Oxfordshire.
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.
There will be an expectation for the successful candidate to provide clinical leadership and manage the prison as cover.
Hours
37.5 hours (Monday-Friday)
08:00am-16:00pm
Expectation to be on call once a quarter
Salary
This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary up to 59,677 per annum - 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.
What you'll be doing
As a Clinical Matron, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Be responsible for providing the day-to-day clinical and operational management of the primary care team across an integrated healthcare service, contributing to the strategic direction of the service.
• You will support your team to carry out comprehensive assessments, confidently communicating treatment options, and initiating supportive care plans, working with individuals on a 1-2-1 basis alongside the wider multi-disciplinary team.
• There will be an expectation for the post holder to lead/contribute to clinical and consumer audits. You'll be responsible to the Head of Healthcare, to ensure the management of the service meets its contractual obligations.
• This is a leadership role and with your team leaders, you will model a culture of compassion, courage, and competence. The role will include providing challenge, support, and mentorship at the point of delivery, drawing the best from our staff, and improving the quality of care for our services.

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 doesn't 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

What we'll look for in you
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We're the UK's 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 Group's 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.

• We are looking for a Registered Nurse (Adult) who holds a current professional qualification (NMC) who will work with a non-judgmental and compassionate approach in order to provide outstanding evidence based care.
• The candidate will have had existing line management experience and student nurse mentorship coupled with an understanding of clinical governance, health and safety, QOF, EBP and national standards

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're 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.
All Locations
Thames Valley HMP Huntercombe All Locations is a required field
Position
Primary Care Nurses
Advertising Salary
Up to 59,677 depending on experience
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Schedule Type
Full Time
Rewards & Benefits
Flexible working
Extensive career development and training opportunities
A wide range of specialisms
Physical and mental health support
Refer a friend scheme
Blue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibility
Training & Development
Training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System, including:

• Non Medical Prescribing
• Clinical Supervision

Practice Plus Group Skills Academy
Apprenticeship pathways:

• Enhanced Clinical Practitioner L6 or L7
• Advanced Clinical Practitioner L7 (includes NMP)

In this role, I can really enhance my leadership skills- both clinical and non-clinical- as well as my managerial skills, I can engage with other clinicians to lead by example, and inspire and motivate other clinicians. I'm thriving in this role and am really enjoying it.

Skills Required