Job Description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Head of Healthcare to join our Healthcare team at HMP Brixton, a category C Prison located in London.
HMP Brixton is one of London's oldest male prisons, it has a capacity for 798 inmates. We are recruiting for a Deputy Head of Healthcare to support the Head of Healthcare. You will need to be a clinical to support the daily running and bring clinical supervision to the wider healthcare team.
Hours
Monday - Friday 0800 - 1600 or 0900 - 1700
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to 62,000 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 on a permanent basis 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 Deputy Head of Healthcare, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients by seeking out, listening to and acting on feedback so that patient engagement is at the centre of service delivery.
• You will also provide day to day operational service delivery and data which has integrity, in a timely manner to meet commissioner expectations.
• Deliver non-judgemental, compassionate care within the financial framework that is safe, high quality and in line with CQC requirements.
• This will be achieved through adherence to policies and procedures and compliance with statutory responsibilities whilst driving excellence.

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 required

• Degree or appropriate equivalent level of experience or clinical qualification
• Experience as a clinical lead preferred.
• Inclusive leadership approach embedding a culture of continuous progression and innovation
• Significant experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to influence and deliver information to key partners and stakeholders

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
06 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
55 to 62 a year Up to 62,000 depending on experience.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
12798
Job locations
Jebb Ave
Brixton
London
Greater London
SW2 5XF
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Head of Healthcare to join our Healthcare team at HMP Brixton, a category C Prison located in London.
HMP Brixton is one of London's oldest male prisons, it has a capacity for 798 inmates. We are recruiting for a Deputy Head of Healthcare to support the Head of Healthcare. You will need to be a clinical to support the daily running and bring clinical supervision to the wider healthcare team.
Hours
Monday - Friday 0800 - 1600 or 0900 - 1700
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to 62,000 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 on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Head of Healthcare to join our Healthcare team at HMP Brixton, a category C Prison located in London.
HMP Brixton is one of London's oldest male prisons, it has a capacity for 798 inmates. We are recruiting for a Deputy Head of Healthcare to support the Head of Healthcare. You will need to be a clinical to support the daily running and bring clinical supervision to the wider healthcare team.
Hours
Monday - Friday 0800 - 1600 or 0900 - 1700
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to 62,000 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 on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

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Desirable

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Experience
Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria
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Desirable

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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

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Desirable

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications.

Experience
Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria
Essential

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Desirable

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Skills Required