Release and Transfer Nurse

As a Release and 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 complex patients and 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 doesn’t 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

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We’re the UK’s 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 Group’s 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 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 you’re 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.