Release and Transfer Nurse Coordinator

Practice Plus Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Release and Transfer Nurse Coordinator in London. The role involves managing patient care during transitions, overseeing health assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe discharges. Ideal candidates will have NMC registration and experience in clinical environments. This full-time position offers a salary up to £55,086 per annum, depending on experience.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Career development opportunities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Qualifications

• Evidence of implementation of local and national policies.
• Experience in clinical environments, including hospitals or prisons.
• Ability to manage complex patient needs in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of health assessments and care delivery.
• Manage face-to-face clinics for patient support during release.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for discharge planning.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Line management

Implementation of guidelines

Communication

Education

NMC Registered Adult Nurse

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Release and Transfer Nurse Coordinator to join our Primary Care teamatHMP Wormwood Scrubs, a category BPrison located inLondon.

In this role you will have the opportunity to provide the highest standards of healthcare to our patients, without having to compromise on efficiency and quality.

Hours

Monday to Friday: 07:30 - 15:30

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Release and Transfer Nurse Coordinator to join our Primary Care teamatHMP Wormwood Scrubs, a category BPrison located inLondon.

In this role you will have the opportunity to provide the highest standards of healthcare to our patients, without having to compromise on efficiency and quality.

Hours

Monday to Friday: 07:30 - 15:30

Salary

This position is full time,youll receive an annual salary up to£55,086per 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 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 Nurse Coordinatoryour responsibilities will vary. You will

• Follow and implement the Release and Transfer Pathway.
• Oversee the management of assessments of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care, including clinical risk assessments.
• Manage face to face clinics with patients and being the experienced clinician for patients who may need a little more support for their release/ transfer.
• Contribute to MDT discussions and where necessary working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and prison colleagues for safer discharge planning.
• Line manage other members of the Transfer & Release team and will work collaboratively with release teams in the prison along with other outside organisations.

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.

Requirements

• NMC Registered Adult Nurse
• Evidence of implementation of local and national policies e.g. NICE guidance, developing protocols/care pathways and monitoring effectiveness
• Experience of demonstrating high levels of clinical expertise
• Line management experience

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 an integrated approach which follows thepatient journey; known as New Models of Care. Teams will work together at eachstage of the patient journey, supporting them as they arrive in the prison(Early Days in Custody Team), delivering the care they need, promoting goodhealth and supporting resettlement (Planned Care Team) and responding to urgentand emergency needs (Unscheduled Care Team).

At HMP Wormwood Scrubs, The Transfer and Release team is asubdivision of the Early Days in Custody Team (EDIC), therefore you will reportto the EDIC Clinical Lead and the Modern Matron.

You will ensure that the Transfer & Release Teamdeliver the guiding principles and provide a supportive pathway for ourpatients returning back into the community or being transferred to anotherestablishment.

The Guiding Principlesto Release and Transfer

1.Reducing unnecessary and confusing handoffsbetween healthcare services and inconsistency in service transfer between healthcare providersby initiating early discharge planning or transfer to alternative settings.This will include transitioning existing care plans.

2. Ensuring safe transfers between establishments which offer continuity ofcare and ongoing support.

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

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

5.Ensuring that patients being released are always pre-registered with a GPin the community and have continuity of medication supplies.

6.Affording individuals time, compassion,and support ahead of release,recognising their health and care needs, strengths, and abilities to supportthem to live an independent andfulfilling life outside of the secure estate.

7.Patients are linked into ongoingcare and support, including adequate medication supply, through referral tocommunity services nearest to their accommodation.

8.To increase access to and uptake up of healthcare or relevant supportservices for individuals who have health vulnerabilities upon release fromprison who would otherwise struggle to engage with community healthcareservices and other sources of support.

9.To work with community providers in the statutory and voluntary sector toensure engagement in services is maintained upon release.

As the Release andTransfer Lead, specific duties will include;

Follow and implementthe Release and Transfer Pathway.

Overseeing themanagement of assessments of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation ofcare, for the prison population, including clinical risk assessment.

Manage face to faceclinics with patients and being the experienced clinician for patients who mayneed a little more support for their release/ transfer.

Work closely with GPcolleagues for those cases that need further nursing input.

Request TTOs forthose patients leaving the establishment and ensure they have a dischargeletter and/or letters for any future hospital appointments they may havebooked.

Identifying thosepatients who are vulnerable and complex, who may require a MED3 Fit Notes ondischarge.

Contributing to MDTdiscussions and where necessary working collaboratively with other healthcareprofessionals and prison colleagues for safer discharge planning.

Holding a complex case release meeting and attending prisonrelease meetings and for complex transfers make sure that an adequate handoverhas been given. You will also work alongside the Mental Health Hub Team andliaise with the Mental Health Hub Manager.

In addition, you will be expected to complete line managingduties for the other member of the Transfer & Release team and will workcollaboratively with release teams in the prison along with other outsideorganisations.

You will report performance data to the EDIC Lead andsupply narrative around all areas of performance within the team.

Management of key risks associated with resettlementinclude:

Disengagement/apathytowards recovery due to length of stay in the justice system.

Anxiety related tohousing, relationships and financial concerns.

Newly sentenced,resulting in increased suicide /self-harm risk

Detoxing on transfer

Mental illness

Poorly managedchallenging behaviours.

Attend amulti-disciplinary pre-release meeting that includes representatives from safercustody, healthcare and external services.

Liaise with socialcare providers

Liaise with otherestablishments on receiving and send out patients for their transfer.

You will also;

Provide outstandingevidence-based care, listening and acting on patient feedback. Ensuring thatcare is personalised and informed by what matters to them.

Deliver non-judgemental care byleading the team to deliver care that is safe, high quality, patient centredwhilst meeting CQC requirements following our policies, procedures and alwaysconsidering safeguarding.

Inspire excellence in yourcolleagues by pro-actively leading andmotivating the team recognising that our workforce is our most valuableasset. You will provide l leadership tothe release and transfer team to ensure weprovide a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of.

Promote best practice, clinicalsupervision, evidence-based care and continuous quality improvement embedding aculture of reflection and shared learning.

Share knowledge, skills andexpertise to ensure safe care andsupport your colleagues to do a great job

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

Essential

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Desirable

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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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

160 Du Cane Road

London

London

W12 0AN

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Depending on experienceUp to £55,086 per annum