Release and Transfer Coordinator

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Release and Transfer Coordinator to join our Healthcare team at HMP Thameside, a category B Prison located in Thameside, London. 

HMP Thameside is a category B male prison based in London. We are recruiting for a Release and Transfer Coordinator to support the wider healthcare team prepare patients for their release or bring transferred to another prison. 

Hours

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £36,000 per annum FTE - 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 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 and Transfer Coordinator, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Reducing unnecessary and confusing handoffs between healthcare services and inconsistency in service transfer between healthcare providers by initiating early discharge planning or transfer to alternative settings. This will include transitioning existing care plans.

•  Ensuring safe transfers between establishments which offer continuity of care and ongoing support.

•  Ensuring patients goals and needs are taking into consideration when care planning prior to transfer, with appropriate actions put in place for patients with complex heath care needs.

•  To remove the delay for patients accessing and receiving the healthcare and medication they need during the transfer process.

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.

• Experience in working with patients within the Criminal Justice System

•  Evidence of implementation of local and national policies e.g. NICE guidance, developing protocols/care pathways and monitoring effectiveness

•  Knowledge of the statutory requirements for the safeguarding of adults and children

•  Willing to be innovative and embrace learning through continued professional development and the practical application of new skills in the workplace.

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.