Prosecutor Alan Cameron KC said that Paterson later complained that medics had told him there was a risk of the cocaine bags bursting in his stomach.
Mr Cameron said: “He was extremely unhappy about the delay. He claimed that he had been told at hospital that he was lucky to be alive.
“He decided that he would seek revenge upon the officer by having him seriously assaulted.”
Prison officials were concerned about Paterson’s behaviour and in February 2023 a hidden surveillance device was installed in his cell.
Paterson was recorded discussing a plan to attack the prison officer.
Mr Cameron added: “Fortunately, the police intervened and no attempt to was actually made to assault the officer who was entirely unaware.”
Details of the plot emerged earlier this year after Paterson separately pleaded guilty to ordering two men – Sean McGregor and Donald Stone – and other unnamed accomplices to supply drugs into the jail.
He ordered them to rob people of drugs, watches and a sum of money.