In order to meet the needs of patients in our prisons, Practice Plus Group have developed a new integrated approach to the provision of care. Teams will work together at each stage of the patient journey, supporting them as they arrive in the prison (Early Days in Custody Team), delivering the care they need, promoting good health and supporting resettlement (Planned Care Team) and responding to urgent and emergency needs (Unscheduled Care Team). As Release and Transfer nurse you will use your expert clinical skills and demonstrate judgement in assessing and managing wide ranging and complex patient problems. You will provide care and planning for adult male prisoners from the point of reception until the day of release or transfer to another establishment. You will be expected to work collaboratively with the patient and any other agencies to support a safe transition back into the community/ other establishment. The Release and Transfer nurse will conduct a holistic patient assessment to include: Clinical Psychological Substance use Social Education, training & employment Spiritual/chaplaincy You will manage the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care, for the prison population, including clinical risk assessment. Management of key risks associated with resettlement include: 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. Attend a multi-disciplinary pre-release meeting that includes representatives from safer custody, healthcare and external services. Liaise with social care providers Liaise with other establishments on receiving and send out patients for their transfer. Home Office detention cases Your role will consist of managing face to face clinics with patients and being the experienced clinician for patients who may need a little more support for their release/ transfer. You will work closely with GP colleagues for those cases that need further nursing input. You will request TTOs for those patients leaving the establishment and ensure they have a discharge letter and/or letters for any future hospital appointments they may have.