Primary Care Clinical Lead

NHS

  • Nottingham
  • £49,848-55,996 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 hours ago
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Care Clinical Lead to join our Primary Care team at HMP Whatton, a category C Prison located in Nottinghamshire. HMP Whatton is a male adult prison with a capacity of 827The Primary Care Clinical Lead main focus will be managerial responsibilities alongside some clinical decision-making, you will manage and lead a diverse team of 11 healthcare professionals, including nurses, assistant practitioners, and healthcare assistants, oversee clinical indicators such as QOF, NEWS2, MUST, PEAR, etc and provide strong leadership and direction within a primary care setting, particularly within a prison environment. Hours:
  • Monday -Friday 37.5 hours per week (can look at condensing over 4 days per week))
SalaryThis position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £49,848 - £55,996 per annum FTE - depending on experience.How will we support you?Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needsSupport from the wider teamCandidates 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.Main duties of the jobAs a Primary Care Clinical Lead, your responsibilities will vary. You will
  • Provide clinical leadership and management to the registered nurses and care teams.
  • Deputise on behalf of the Deputy/Head of Healthcare when required.
  • Work closely with partners to maintain a robust, high quality clinical service for patients. Ensure that own clinical practice is consistent with autonomous practice within the role.
  • Model a culture of compassion, care, courage, commitment, communication and competence.
  • Clinical Lead you will coach, line manage and develop clinician staff; support and contribute in undertaking audits and governance and contribute to developing and reviewing clinical/non clinical Local Operating Protocols for the site.
  • Chair and facilitate specific healthcare meetings with the team and different partners, provide clinical supervision (training available) and carry our investigations locally and for the wider region.
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 usThe 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.
  • Registered Nurse Adult Current professional qualification (NMC)
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development
  • Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
  • A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Existing line management experience and student nurse mentorship
Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.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.DetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£49,848 to £55,996 a year Between £49,848 - £55,996 depending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number12428-1Job locationsNew LnWhattonNottinghamNottinghamshireNG13 9FQJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Care Clinical Lead to join our Primary Care team at HMP Whatton, a category C Prison located in Nottinghamshire. HMP Whatton is a male adult prison with a capacity of 827The Primary Care Clinical Lead main focus will be managerial responsibilities alongside some clinical decision-making, you will manage and lead a diverse team of 11 healthcare professionals, including nurses, assistant practitioners, and healthcare assistants, oversee clinical indicators such as QOF, NEWS2, MUST, PEAR, etc and provide strong leadership and direction within a primary care setting, particularly within a prison environment. Hours:
  • Monday -Friday 37.5 hours per week (can look at condensing over 4 days per week))
SalaryThis position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £49,848 - £55,996 per annum FTE - depending on experience.How will we support you?Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needsSupport from the wider teamCandidates 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. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Care Clinical Lead to join our Primary Care team at HMP Whatton, a category C Prison located in Nottinghamshire. HMP Whatton is a male adult prison with a capacity of 827The Primary Care Clinical Lead main focus will be managerial responsibilities alongside some clinical decision-making, you will manage and lead a diverse team of 11 healthcare professionals, including nurses, assistant practitioners, and healthcare assistants, oversee clinical indicators such as QOF, NEWS2, MUST, PEAR, etc and provide strong leadership and direction within a primary care setting, particularly within a prison environment. Hours:
  • Monday -Friday 37.5 hours per week (can look at condensing over 4 days per week))
SalaryThis position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £49,848 - £55,996 per annum FTE - depending on experience.How will we support you?Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needsSupport from the wider teamCandidates 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.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
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