Release and Transfer Nurse Coordinator

Practice Plus Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in secure environments is seeking a Release and Transfer Nurse Coordinator to join their team in London. This full-time position involves overseeing patient care, managing health assessments, and leading a team in a challenging yet rewarding environment. Ideal candidates must be NMC Registered Adult Nurses with a proven track record of high clinical expertise. Benefits include professional development support and employee assistance services.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Must be a registered NMC Adult Nurse.
• Must demonstrate high levels of clinical expertise.
• Experience in implementing local and national policies is required.

Responsibilities

• Follow and implement the Release and Transfer Pathway.
• Oversee health assessments and care evaluations.
• Manage face-to-face clinics with patients.

Skills

NMC Registered Adult Nurse

High clinical expertise

Line management

Job description

Job Location

Hammersmith and Fulham, London, Greater London, England, W12

Pay up to £55,086 per annum - Depending on Experience

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Role: Other Qualified Professional

Posted: 8 Oct 2025 | Closes: 6 Nov 2025

Job Description

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 team at HMP Wormwood Scrubs, a category B Prison located in London.

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, you\'ll receive an annual salary up to £55,086 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 and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

What you\'ll be doing
As a Release and Transfer Nurse Coordinator your 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 be the experienced clinician for patients who may need a little more support for their release/ transfer.
• Contribute to MDT discussions and, where necessary, work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and prison colleagues for safer discharge planning.
• Line manage other members of the Transfer & Release team and work collaboratively with release teams in the prison along with other outside organisations.

Requirements
• NMC Registered Adult Nurse
• Evidence of implementation of local and national policies (e.g., NICE guidance), development of 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 challenging and rewarding for healthcare professionals.

Benefits
Discounts on shopping and leisure activities; support to grow in your role and continue professional development; 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it.

About Practice Plus Group
We are the Health in Justice team delivering NHS services to prisoners and secure environments, focusing on fair and inclusive healthcare access.