Head of Healthcare Band 8b

The post holder will: Lead the strategic, operational and clinical delivery of healthcare services within HMP Stoke Heath. Ensure services are responsive, evidence based, patient centred and aligned with reducing health inequalities. Act as the senior healthcare representative within the prison, developing strong partnerships with prison leadership, commissioners, NHS providers and external stakeholders. Lead service transformation and continuous quality improvement to deliver improved patient outcomes, experience and value for money. Foster a culture of safety, learning, innovation and professional excellence. Ensure robust clinical governance, risk management and regulatory compliance arrangements are in place. Promote integration between physical health, mental health, public health and substance misuse services to provide seamless care. The post holder will act as an ambassador for the values of Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust, demonstrating: Partnering Ambitious Caring Trusted KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Operational Leadership Provide strategic and operational leadership across all healthcare services delivered within HMP Stoke Heath. Ensure services meet contractual, financial, quality and performance expectations. Monitor and improve performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Lead business continuity and emergency planning arrangements. Maintain effective relationships with commissioners, prison leadership teams and partner providers. Ensure accurate reporting of service activity, quality and outcomes. Clinical Leadership Provide professional leadership across the multidisciplinary healthcare workforce. Promote evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement methodologies. Ensure the delivery of safe, effective, patient-centred care. Support the development of innovative care models that improve patient access and outcomes. Maintain visibility within clinical areas and actively engage with staff and patients. Quality, Governance and Risk Provide leadership for the clinical governance agenda across healthcare services. Lead preparations for CQC inspections, HMIP inspections and commissioner reviews. Ensure learning from incidents, complaints, deaths in custody, safeguarding reviews and serious incidents is embedded in practice. Ensure compliance with Trust policies, statutory requirements and national standards. Oversee risk management processes and maintain healthcare contributions to the prison risk register. Essential Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of NHS policy and healthcare regulation. Understanding of offender health and reducing health inequalities. Advanced leadership and influencing skills. Workforce planning and organisational development expertise. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Experience using healthcare information systems including SystmOne. Ability to analyse complex data and develop improvement plans. Personal Attributes The post holder will demonstrate: Compassionate and inclusive leadership. Resilience and professional credibility. Commitment to continuous quality improvement. Strong collaborative working and partnership skills. A patient-centred approach. Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Alignment with Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust values.