Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Release and Transfer Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Brixton, a category C Prison located in Brixton, London.
In this role you'll be working with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed.
Hours
Monday to Friday: 07:30 18:00
You may be required to work some late shifts and weekends
This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week.
Salary
Youll receive an annual salary up to £53,172 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 on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main duties of the job
As a Release & Transfer Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will
- manage the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care, for the prison population, including clinical risk assessment
- provide care and planning for adult male prisoners from the point of reception until the day of release or transfer to another establishment
- work collaboratively with the patient and any other agencies to support a safe transition back into the community/ other establishment
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.
It doesnt stop there we also offer:
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs 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 Groups 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 & Experience Required
- Registered Adult Nurse
- Evidence of implementation of local and national policies e.g. NICE guidance
- Experience demonstrating high levels of clinical expertise
- Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate openly, consistently and clearly
- Flexible attitude to working arrangements
Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In order to meet the needs of patients in our prisons, Practice Plus Group have developed a new integrated approach to the provision of care. Teams will work together at each stage of the patient journey, supporting them as they arrive in the prison (Early Days in Custody Team), delivering the care they need, promoting good health and supporting resettlement (Planned Care Team) and responding to urgent and emergency needs (Unscheduled Care Team).
As Release and Transfer nurse you will use your expert clinical skills and demonstrate judgement in assessing and managing wide ranging and complex patient problems. You will provide care and planning for adult male prisoners from the point of reception until the day of release or transfer to another establishment. You will be expected to work collaboratively with the patient and any other agencies to support a safe transition back into the community/ other establishment.
The Release and Transfer nurse will conduct a holistic patient assessment to include:
- Clinical
- Psychological
- Substance use
- Social
- Education, training & employment
- Spiritual/chaplaincy
You will manage the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care, for the prison population, including clinical risk assessment.
Management of key risks associated with resettlement include:
Disengagement/apathy towards recovery due to length of stay in the justice system.
Anxiety related to housing, relationships and financial concerns.
Newly sentenced, resulting in increased suicide /self-harm risk
Detoxing on transfer
Mental illness
Poorly managed challenging behaviours.
Attend a multi-disciplinary pre-release meeting that includes representatives from safer custody, healthcare and external services.
Liaise with social care providers
Liaise with other establishments on receiving and send out patients for their transfer.
Home Office detention cases
Your role will consist of managing face to face clinics with patients and being the experienced clinician for patients who may need a little more support for their release/ transfer. You will work closely with GP colleagues for those cases that need further nursing input. You will request TTOs for those patients leaving the establishment and ensure they have a discharge letter and/or letters for any future hospital appointments they may have
You will also;
Provide outstanding evidence based care, listening and acting on patient feedback. Ensuring that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them. You will also provide assessment, diagnostics, treatment and continued management of patients with acute and long term medical conditions.
Deliver non-judgemental care by leading the team to deliver care that is safe, high quality, patient centred whilst meeting CQC requirements following our policies, procedures and always considering safeguarding.
Inspire excellence in your colleagues by pro-actively leading and motivating the team recognising that our workforce is our most valuable asset. You will provide professional leadership to the nursing team to ensure we provide a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of.
Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement embedding a culture of reflection and shared learning.
Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care and support your clinical and non-clinical colleagues to do a great job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In order to meet the needs of patients in our prisons, Practice Plus Group have developed a new integrated approach to the provision of care. Teams will work together at each stage of the patient journey, supporting them as they arrive in the prison (Early Days in Custody Team), delivering the care they need, promoting good health and supporting resettlement (Planned Care Team) and responding to urgent and emergency needs (Unscheduled Care Team).
As Release and Transfer nurse you will use your expert clinical skills and demonstrate judgement in assessing and managing wide ranging and complex patient problems. You will provide care and planning for adult male prisoners from the point of reception until the day of release or transfer to another establishment. You will be expected to work collaboratively with the patient and any other agencies to support a safe transition back into the community/ other establishment.
The Release and Transfer nurse will conduct a holistic patient assessment to include:
- Clinical
- Psychological
- Substance use
- Social
- Education, training & employment
- Spiritual/chaplaincy
You will manage the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care, for the prison population, including clinical risk assessment.
Management of key risks associated with resettlement include:
Disengagement/apathy towards recovery due to length of stay in the justice system.
Anxiety related to housing, relationships and financial concerns.
Newly sentenced, resulting in increased suicide /self-harm risk
Detoxing on transfer
Mental illness
Poorly managed challenging behaviours.
Attend a multi-disciplinary pre-release meeting that includes representatives from safer custody, healthcare and external services.
Liaise with social care providers
Liaise with other establishments on receiving and send out patients for their transfer.
Home Office detention cases
Your role will consist of managing face to face clinics with patients and being the experienced clinician for patients who may need a little more support for their release/ transfer. You will work closely with GP colleagues for those cases that need further nursing input. You will request TTOs for those patients leaving the establishment and ensure they have a discharge letter and/or letters for any future hospital appointments they may have
You will also;
Provide outstanding evidence based care, listening and acting on patient feedback. Ensuring that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them. You will also provide assessment, diagnostics, treatment and continued management of patients with acute and long term medical conditions.
Deliver non-judgemental care by leading the team to deliver care that is safe, high quality, patient centred whilst meeting CQC requirements following our policies, procedures and always considering safeguarding.
Inspire excellence in your colleagues by pro-actively leading and motivating the team recognising that our workforce is our most valuable asset. You will provide professional leadership to the nursing team to ensure we provide a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of.
Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement embedding a culture of reflection and shared learning.
Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care and support your clinical and non-clinical colleagues to do a great job.
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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).
