Interim Head of Healthcare - Turnaround in East Midlands

Job description

Interim Head of Healthcare - Turnaround

East Midlands

Fixed-Term Contract | 6–8 Months

Full-Time | Competitive (Please get in touch to discuss)

We’re recruiting on behalf of a respected healthcare provider seeking an Interim Head of Healthcare to lead services within a Category B male prison in the East Midlands. This 6 to 8-month opportunity offers an exciting and impactful role supporting & transforming the delivery of high-quality healthcare in a secure environment.

You will oversee a well-established, multi-disciplinary team working across Primary Care, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, and external partnerships, ensuring service continuity, safety, and compliance with NHS England standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide operational leadership to the onsite healthcare team.
• Ensure service delivery aligns with NHS England requirements and internal performance targets.
• Maintain oversight of clinical governance, safeguarding, and CQC compliance.
• Collaborate with prison leadership, commissioners, and regional managers to maintain high service standards.
• Support and motivate staff through change, ensuring continuity and quality of care throughout the contract period.

✅Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 4 Years+ as Head of Healthcare or equivalent in a prison environment
• Turnaround experience in the same or similar secure environments
• Strong understanding of prison healthcare dynamics, though prison experience is not essential.
• Experience managing budgets, multidisciplinary teams, and external stakeholder relationships.
• Calm, confident leader able to step into a fast-paced environment and maintain high standards of care.

***For MORE INFO - WhatsApp 07908503300 || Email C.Dagger@LinqRecruitment.co.uk***

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

East Midlands

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

14-07-2025

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English