Administrator - Release & Transfer (12 Month FTC)
Practice Plus Group
This job is now closed
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for an Release & Transfer Administrator to join the team at HMP Isle of Wight, a category B male prison just outside of Newport.
This role is offered on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. This is a fantastic new opportunity to join the Recovery team (Substance Misuse) - you can really make this role your own! Transfer & Discharge is a key part of the prisoner journey - ensuring that everything is place for prisoner release back into the community, or transfer to an alternative prison. HMP Isle of Wight is a large male prison, with a population of around 1700, and is the combination of the two former island prisons, HMP Albany and HMP Parkhurst Hours: This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week. Shifts are Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00. Salary: This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £24,924 - £27,582 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 our new Release & Transfer Administrator, your responsibilities will include:
- Work as part of the Recovery / Substance Misuse team, ensuring that appropriate referrals are made for patient transfer and release back into the community
- Work closely with the Recovery Workers on site, and community providers, such as Probation, and Drug & Alcohol Services
- Ensure that referrals are made and all healthcare information is correct ahead of a prisoner transfer to another site - including keeping patient records and systems up to date
- Dealing with patients, healthcare colleagues and other professionals over the phone, face to face and via email, delivering a high level service at all times
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:
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
- An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
- Excellent long-term career prospects
- 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.
Our new Administrator will have:
- Previous experience within an administrative role / setting
- Although not essential, any experience in healthcare, or substance misuse would be an advantage
- Have excellent communication and customer service skills - you will be dealing with a variety of internal and external providers!
- A high attention to detail, and able to work well with set processes
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.
Date posted
13 November 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£24,924 to £27,582 a year £24,924 - £27,582 depending on experience.
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
9848
Job locations
Albany Prison
Albany Gate, Parkhurst Road
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5RS
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
Albany Prison
Albany Gate, Parkhurst Road
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5RS
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
