Primary Care Clinical Lead
Location: HMP Feltham
Contract Type: Full-Time
Salary: NHS Band 7
Start Date: As soon as possible
About the Role
We are recruiting a highly motivated and experienced Primary Care Clinical Lead to join the Health & Justice team at HMP Feltham within Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL).
This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced healthcare professional with strong clinical and managerial skills, supporting the delivery of high-quality primary care services within a secure environment.
Working within CNWL's Health & Justice services offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable individuals while promoting health, wellbeing, and social inclusion through the Trust's "Caring NOT Judging" approach.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Deputy Head of Healthcare (Primary Care Lead) in managing and developing the Primary Care Team
Lead and develop services including:
Long-term condition management
Nurse-led minor illness clinics
Immunisation programmes
Provide clinical leadership and promote high standards of patient-centred care
Manage staff performance, supervision, development, and appraisals
Respond effectively and professionally to challenging or complex situations within a secure environment
Work collaboratively with prison services, healthcare teams, and external agencies
Contribute to the development and implementation of Primary Care strategy within the prison healthcare setting
Deputise for the Deputy Head of Healthcare when required
Support service improvement, governance, and policy development initiatives
What We're Looking ForEssential
Registered Healthcare Professional (NMC/HCPC registered)
Evidence of continuous professional development
Experience working at Band 6 level or above
Experience within Primary Care or acute adult healthcare settings
Staff management, supervision, and appraisal experience
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Experience responding to medical emergencies
Knowledge of:
Chronic disease and long-term condition management
Current developments within offender healthcare
Desirable
Non-Medical Prescriber qualification
Mentorship qualification
Experience working within secure or prison healthcare settings
Experience developing policies and procedures