Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Release and Transfer Lead to join our Primary Care team at HMP Brixton name, a category B/C Prison located in Brixton.
HMP Brixton is a male prison with a capacity for around 800 inmates. 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). You do not need to be clinical or have a registration for this role.Hours
Monday to Wednesday
0900 - 1700
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £61,119 per annum FTE - 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 on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
#LI-NB1Main duties of the job
As a Release and Transfer Lead, your responsibilities will vary. You will
- management of assessments 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.
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. 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.
Qualifications required
- Evidence of implementation of local and national policies e.g. NICE guidance, developing protocols/care pathways and monitoring effectiveness
- Experience demonstrating high levels of clinical expertise in decision making and judgement, enabling the development, monitoring and improvement of standard of care through supervision, clinical practice, audit, research, education and professional leadership
- Line management experience
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.
Details
Date posted
05 January 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£56,233 to £61,119 a year Up to 61,119 depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
13499
Job locations
Jebb Ave
Brixton
London
Greater London
SW2 5XF
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
Jebb Ave
Brixton
London
Greater London
SW2 5XF
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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