Spectrum Community Health CIC
Interim Head of Healthcare - HMP Hindley
The closing date is 29 November 2026

Job summary
Interim post for 8 months.
Secure environments are one of the most challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. We have an opportunity for a highly motivated, innovative, and enthusiastic individual to lead our healthcare team at HMP Hindley.

As a member of the wider management team in HMP Hindley you will be responsible for providing the day to day clinical and operational management of our diverse healthcare teams.

If you're in search of a position that allows you to enhance your managerial and nursing skills and gain new knowledge daily within a dynamic setting, this might just be the perfect role for you.

We do not offer sponsorship.

Main duties of the job
You will be accountable for the delivery of the contract including responsibility for monitoring performance and delivery against key performance indicators.

This position is a perfect match for someone who is passionate about upholding and advancing exceptional standards of care and service and possesses the capability to motivate and elevate the team through robust clinical supervision and continuous professional growth.

About us
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Join our team
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.
Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!

• Access to NHS Pension
• Time for you (additional day off)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave

We have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.

We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community and are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and Asexual, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.

Details
Date posted: 13 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 8 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 847-RM-26-V1016
Job locations: HMP Hindley, Wigan, WN2 5TH, United Kingdom

Job description
For further information on this role and the duties involved please see the Job Description attached. For further info please contact David Hawkes.

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Experienced RGN/RMN
• Suitable management qualification or equivalent training/experience
• Evidence of clinical skill development and training

Knowledge

• Essential: Knowledge and understanding in relation to the government's offender health agenda
• Understanding of mental health service issues within the Offer health environment, particularly in relation to the MH Act, the Justice System and Community MH services
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of clinical governance
• Knowledge of CQC and statutory requirements

Skills

• Essential: Evidence of leadership ability with demonstrable motivational and performance skills
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships across disciplines and organisations
• Effectively plans and prioritises own workload
• Good interpersonal skills Demonstrates evidence of effective change management
• Effective communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to manage conflict sensitively and effectively
• Ability to write clear and concise written information e.g. reports, protocols etc. and present complex information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Spectrum Community Health CIC
Address: HMP Hindley, Wigan, WN2 5TH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Regional Head of Operations, Emma Beniston, David.Hawkes@spectrum-cic.nhs.uk

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