Primary Care Lead
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Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Primary Care Lead
The closing date is 20 November 2026
Job summary
Lead with Compassion. Deliver with Purpose.
Are you a dynamic healthcare leader ready to take the next step in your career? JoinTeam NHFTas aPrimary Care Matronand play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality healthcare services within a secure environment.
AtNorthamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT), we're proud to be ratedOutstandingby the CQC. We're committed to innovation, inclusivity, and making a real difference in the lives of our patients and staff.
Please note this post is subject to security vetting. To be considered for this post you will need to have continuously resided in the UK without any breaks for a minimum of 3 years prior to this application and be able to evidence your years of residency. Please note without sufficient evidence your application may not progress.
Main duties of the job
As Primary Care Matron atHMP Nottingham, a Category B men's prison, you'll be a key member of the leadership team, reporting to the Head of Healthcare. You'll lead a multidisciplinary team, drive service improvements, and ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care.
You'll:
- Provide clinical and operational leadership to the primary care team
- Oversee governance, quality assurance, and service development
- Manage staff recruitment, supervision, and performance
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver integrated care
- Ensure compliance with CQC, infection control, and health & safety standards
About us
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.
At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.
We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year pa, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
270-TH524-HMPNOT
Job locations
HMP Nottingham
112 Perry Road, Sherwood
Nottingham
NG53AG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional with diploma/degree-level qualification
Desirable
- Leadership training or qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years' experience at Band 6 or equivalent
- Proven leadership and staff management experience
- Experience working across service boundaries
Desirable
- Previous experience in prison or secure healthcare settings
Security Vetting
Essential
- The application includes evidence of the required years of UK residency to meet prison vetting standards
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional with diploma/degree-level qualification
Desirable
- Leadership training or qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years' experience at Band 6 or equivalent
- Proven leadership and staff management experience
- Experience working across service boundaries
Desirable
- Previous experience in prison or secure healthcare settings
Security Vetting
Essential
- The application includes evidence of the required years of UK residency to meet prison vetting standards
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).
Additional 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
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Nottingham
112 Perry Road, Sherwood
Nottingham
NG53AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Nottingham
112 Perry Road, Sherwood
Nottingham
NG53AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Healthcare
Richard Gittins
01158724377
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year pa, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
270-TH524-HMPNOT
Job locations
HMP Nottingham
112 Perry Road, Sherwood
Nottingham
NG53AG
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
Privacy notice
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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