Practice Plus Group
Job title:
Patient Engagement Lead
Company
Practice Plus Group
Job description
Practice Plus Group are pleased to announce that they will be taking over the healthcare contract at HMP Wymott, a Category C prison in Lancashire from 1st April 2025.We have an exciting opportunity for a Patient Engagement Lead to join our team there from April. The prison houses around 1100 men with a variety of health needs and within this role, you’ll be an integral part of the improvement of their engagement activities and satisfaction.SalaryThis position is full time working 37.5 hours per week. You will receive an annual salary of between £28247 and £ 32346 per annum depending on experience.How will we support you?
- Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
- Competency framework
- Regional and national career development opportunities
- Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
- Support from the wider team
Candidates 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 checksWhat you’ll be doingAs a Patient Engagement Lead, your responsibilities will vary. You will:
- Be responsible for the improvement and stability of patient engagement activities and patient satisfaction.
- Act as a point of contact and respond to patient engagement enquires from staff, external partners and patients
- Be responsible for the oversight and management of the health champion peer support model
- Ensure statutory and organisational requirements are met, that patient engagement activities are conducted frequently
It doesn’t stop there… we also offer:
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
- An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
- Excellent long-term career prospects
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
What we’ll look for in youThe Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We’re the UK’s 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 Group’s 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.Qualifications and experience required:You will hold GCSE grades C/4 or above in both English and Maths with experience of working as a peer representative in a criminal justice setting (including health, housing, substance use).You will be required to have face to face engagement with patients as well as group facilitation/note taking when necessary so experience in these areas is desirable.Applications are welcome from individuals who have experienced a custodial sentence.Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re 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.LocationNot SpecifiedSpecialismPsychology & PsychiatryAdvertising Salary£28247 to £32346 per annum depending on experienceVacancy TypePermanentSchedule TypeFull TimeRewards & BenefitsFlexible workingPhysical and mental health supportRefer a friend schemeFree access to Reward Gateway discount schemeBlue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibilityAward winning ED&I programmeAccess to private health insuranceTraining & DevelopmentTailored CPD training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System.Extensive training courses accessible via Practice Plus Group Skills Academy.Great development and career progression opportunities.You get to know people over the weeks and months, and you can see them start to improve when they are having treatment…it’s really nice, you can make a difference and help someone overcome difficulties.
Expected salary
£32346 per year
Location
Devon
Job date
Sun, 12 Jan 2025 08:57:23 GMT
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