Transfer & Discharge Coordinator (substance misuse)

About The Role
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Transfer & Discharge coordinator to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Lewes, a category B mens Prison located in East Sussex.

Hours - The site currently offers Monday - Friday; core office hours. This is a 12-month fixed term contract.

Salary - This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary up to £26,000 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 Transfer & Discharge Coordinator your responsibilities will vary:

• As a Transfer & Discharge coordinator for substance misuse, you will work alongside the integrated substance misuse team and the RECONNECT service to ensure that the needs of the patients are met for either their release or transfer to another establishment.
• Your role will consist of working collaboratively with the patient and other agencies to support a safe transition of care from custody to community. You will coordinate assessment of substance misuse needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care, for the prison population, including clinical risk assessment.
• You will support patients to develop a relationship with their community provider and/or RECONNECT services prior to release, utilising digital platforms and facilitating on-site meetings.
• You will attend the complex case release meeting which is a multidisciplinary meeting that includes representatives from safer custody, healthcare and external services.

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

What we'll look for in you

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 fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications required:

• English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Excellent communication skills
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Good IT skills and IT literacy
• Ability to work within a busy 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.