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Job Title: Clinical Head of Healthcare – Surrey
Position: Clinical Head of Healthcare
Hours: 42hrs per week
Location: Surrey - Multi-site - Hybrid working (Staines, Guildford and Salfords)
Salary: £60,440.69 PA + Car Allowance £4,800
Direct Reports: 2 x Clinical Leads
Benefits: £3,000 Relocation Allowance, £1,500 Sign-On Bonus
Hours: Predominately Monday to Friday, flexible (24/7 service)
Are you an experienced Nurse or Paramedic leader looking for a new role?
Does Police custody healthcare appeal to you?
Do you want to make a difference?
If the answer to these questions is yes, then we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Mountain Healthcare is looking for a passionate, resilient, values driven leader to fill the position of Head of Healthcare and lead our custody healthcare service in Surrey.
Join us at Mountain Healthcare, where your expertise can make a real difference to the lives of detainees. If you would like to find out more information regarding this opportunity, please contact the hiring manager via email:
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and what you can bring to this role.
Deadline for applications: April 21st 2026
Mountain Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
About the Role
- Provide effective clinical leadership to Forensic Practitioners and Healthcare Professionals.
- Ensure high-quality, patient-focused care while meeting client KPIs.
- Manage client relationships and identify opportunities for service enhancement.
- Oversee staffing levels, skill mix, and compliance with operational standards.
- Act as a role model and mentor, promoting professional development.
- Coordinate healthcare pathways for individuals that come into contact with the criminal justice process.
- Maintain a strong, on-site, presence and communication with staff, patients, and external stakeholders.
- Provide effective clinical leadership to all Forensic Practitioners and Healthcare Professionals, focusing on professional development issues.
- Ensure that the delivery of services is within the budget forecast for their custody.
- Ensure that high-quality, evidence-based, patient-focused care is provided to all patients.
- Respond appropriately to capacity demands and patient dependency requirements, using professional judgement to ensure safety at all times.
- Act as a role model and teacher to all members of staff sharing best practices. Ensure that all staff are compliant with MAST requirements at all times.
- Give expert advice, support, and information to police, HCPs, and Forensic Practitioners, being aware of psychological/emotional needs and responding accordingly.
- Oversee the management of Clinical Leads, HCPs, FMEs, and Forensic Practitioner teams within area of responsibility, ensuring effective rostering of staff.
Benefits
- Enhanced sickness pay scheme
- Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service
- Enhanced Neonatal/Adoption Pay after 1 year's service
- Well-being programme
- Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Apprenticeships
- Employee Assistant Programme
- Long Service/Team of the Month Awards
- A range of accredited and CPD training courses and masterclasses
- Funding for higher education courses after one years’ service
- £3000 estimated average overtime payContribution to relocation expenses should they wish to move T&C's apply
- £1500 pro rata sign-on bonus
- £500 referral bonus
- £120 NMC registration fees per year
- £98.12 HCPC registration Fees per year
Requirements
Essential Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience as a Nurse or Paramedic.
- Proven, multi-site, leadership and management experience.
- Driving license and access to a vehicle.
- Experience managing a clinical service.
- Good relationship management skills.
- Line management experience.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Desirable:
- Previous experience working in secure or police custody healthcare environments.
- Project management experience.
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