We have an exciting opportunity for a Transitional Worker to join ourRelease and Transfer team at HMP Brixton, acategory B/CPrison located in London.
HMP Brixton is a busy prison with a capacity for around 800 males.
As a transitional worker you will work alongside the release and transfer service to ensure that the needs of the patients are met for either their release or transfer to another establishment.
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
Hours
Monday - Friday
0800 - 1600 or 0900 - 1700
Salary
This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary up to £32,134 per annum.
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 Transitional Worker, 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. You will also manage key risks associated with resettlement in the prison population such as:
- Disengagement/apathy towards recovery due to length of stay in the justice system.
- Anxiety related to housing, relationships and financial concerns.
- Newly sentenced, resulting in increased suicide /self-harm risk
- Detoxing on transfer
- Mental illness
- Poorly managed challenging behaviours.
- Register individuals with a local GP.
For complex releases you will provide support in the community, helping support their needs for hospital/ GP registrations/ appointments. You will attend the complex case release meeting which is a multiple disciplinary 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 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. We're 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 Group's purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
- we treat patients and each other as they 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.
- Experience of working in a prison, Mental Health or homelessness environment
- Experience of working in multi-agency teams
- Experience of working with charities and similar organisations
- Knowledge of criminal justice systems in England
- Knowledge of the statutory requirements for the safeguarding of adults and children
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.
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.
Employer name
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
Address
Jebb Ave
Brixton
London
Greater London
SW2 5XF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
£24,464 to £32,134 a yearUp to £32,134 per annum
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Transitional Worker employer: Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
At Practice Plus Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work as a Pharmacist in the dynamic environment of HMP Dovegate. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored training programs and a supportive work culture that values integrity and diversity. With competitive salaries, flexible part-time hours, and a focus on making a meaningful impact in healthcare, we empower our staff to unlock their best work life while contributing to the well-being of the prison population.
Contact Details:
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice Recruitment Team
