Team Leader – Prison – Band 7 – Isle of Wight

Are you a Team Leader with prison experience looking for a rewarding locum role in the Isle of Wight?
We have an exciting opportunity with great pay, a strong team environment, and the chance to step into a leadership role within a specialist setting.

Key Details:

• Job Title: Team Leader

• Location: Isle of Wight area

• Duration: 3-month ongoing contract

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Start Date: ASAP

• End Date: TBC

• Rate of Pay: £30 – £31 per hour

• Contact: Hannah Chapman – 0203 475 4175 / hchapman@hg-mh.com

A Day in the Life of a Team Leader in a Prison Service:

In this role, you’ll take the lead in delivering high-quality mental health care within a secure environment. As the Team Leader, you will:

• Oversee a multidisciplinary team delivering mental health services within the prison

• Provide clinical supervision, support, and guidance to staff

• Coordinate service delivery and ensure adherence to policy and safeguarding procedures

• Manage clinical risk and promote a culture of best practice and accountability

• Maintain accurate records, lead handovers, and contribute to continuous service development

• Work closely with prison staff, security teams, and external agencies to support offender wellbeing

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Relevant professional registration (e.g., NMC, HCPC, Social Work England)

• Experience managing a clinical or healthcare team, ideally within a secure/prison setting

• Active prison clearance is essential

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• Sound knowledge of risk assessment, care planning, and safeguarding

Working Hours & Contract Duration:

This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The contract is ongoing for an initial 3 months with the potential for extension depending on service needs and performance.

Interested in leading from the front?

Contact Hannah Chapman today at 0203 475 4175 or email hchapman@hg-mh.com to apply or find out more.

Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?

Hunter Gatherer is a leading UK recruitment agency specialising in Mental Health, Nursing, and Doctor locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector. We help professionals find rewarding roles that match their skills and career goals.

The benefits of working with us:
✔ Fast & simple locum registration
✔ High-paying, flexible jobs with bi-weekly payroll
✔ Specialist consultants who understand your field
✔ Access to exclusive roles across the UK
✔ Ongoing career support, CV marketing & CPD discounts

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