Release and Transfer Nurse inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED MON 25 DEC 2023

Depending on experience Up £50,400 per annum  PERMANENT 
HMP MULTI-DISCIPLINARY WEEKEND

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.

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

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 £50,400 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.

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


 


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