Prison Engagement Lead
Salary: £26,500
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: North of England
Closing Date: 18th October 2026
Job Purpose:
The Prison Engagement Lead will provide a vital role ensuring that those in custody are able to influence decisions made about the healthcare services and service delivery in their establishments.
The post holder will be working directly with vulnerable and seldom heard groups of prisoners getting their feedback on the healthcare that they receive. This includes the care they receive from doctors and nurses, the dentist, mental health services, sexual health services and much more.
The role will require you to develop and maintain relationships with prisons and other key stakeholders, such as health and justice commissioners, prison governors, healthcare managers and the prisoners themselves.
The post holder will need to be a motivated to, and passionate about working with those in custody, have a knowledge of custodial settings and the client groups in these settings and the challenges that they face, and have the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
We welcome applications from candidates with lived experience.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will work closely with prison staff to organise and facilitate quarterly patient engagement activities across the prison estate, including face-to-face focus groups, one-to-one and telephone interviews, and written communication with prisoners and detainees. The role will also support additional projects relating to specific healthcare topics, including prison healthcare procurements, and provide balanced, insightful reports following prison visits. You will develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including prison and healthcare managers, while supporting the Business Development team with new opportunities. Where required, you will attend networking events, deliver presentations, broaden your knowledge of the sector, support business development opportunities, and promote the ethos and vision of ABL Health. The role will also involve attending prison-specific training and other relevant training to maintain a strong understanding of establishment processes, security measures, criminal justice, and healthcare.
What kind of person are we looking for?
Some of the essential criteria for the role:
Employee Benefits:
Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for ABL Health, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
