Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse in Sutton)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social enterprise is seeking a Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse to provide high-quality clinical and psychosocial interventions in a prison setting. The role involves comprehensive assessments, treatment delivery, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with a passion for substance misuse nursing and strong communication skills. Join a dedicated team committed to empowering individuals to overcome addiction and crime, with benefits including flexible working and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Health Cashback Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Crisis Loan Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Wellbeing Days

Blue Light Card access

Contributory Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year post-registration experience.
• Experience or keen interest in substance misuse nursing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop personalised care plans.
• Administer and monitor prescribed treatments, including medication-assisted therapies.
• Provide health education and advice to promote recovery and wellbeing.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Independence

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse

Location: HMP Downview

Salary: £28,407 per annum plus benefits

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

We are recruiting for a Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse.

Here at Forward Trust, we deliver a complex range of drug and alcohol services in the unique prison environment. Our support includes providing advice, health and wellbeing, motivational work, clinical services, and a wider range of group work and treatment programmes.

The Forward Trust services, delivered within prison settings, are commissioned by NHS England and are delivered in partnership with primary healthcare providers and HMPPS. Integration and partnership are core to our work.

We believe everyone can live a fulfilling life, regardless of their past. Our prison work aims to support those affected by drug or alcohol issues to create lasting change and reduce dependency, homelessness, unemployment, and re-offending.

Role Responsibilities

As a Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse with The Forward Trust, you will deliver high-quality, nurse-led clinical and psychosocial interventions to individuals with substance misuse issues in a prison setting. This environment offers opportunities to utilise and expand your nursing skills while making a tangible impact on lives.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Clinical Assessment & Care Planning: Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop personalised care plans.
2. Treatment Delivery: Administer and monitor prescribed treatments, including medication-assisted therapies, following clinical guidelines.
3. Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with healthcare professionals, prison staff, and external agencies for holistic care.
4. Health Promotion & Education: Provide health education and advice to promote recovery and wellbeing.
5. Record Keeping & Reporting: Maintain accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with standards.
6. Safeguarding & Risk Management: Identify safeguarding concerns and implement risk management strategies.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential skills and experience:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid NMC PIN.
• Minimum of one year post-registration experience.
• Experience or keen interest in substance misuse nursing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Experience in a prison or secure healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of substance misuse treatment protocols and harm reduction strategies.
• Additional qualifications or training in substance misuse or mental health nursing.

About Us

The Forward Trust is a social enterprise with charitable status, empowering people to break cycles of crime and addiction to move forward. For over 25 years, we have supported thousands to build positive lives, regardless of their past, believing in lasting change.

We are committed to our cause and our employees. Benefits include:

• Flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Health Cashback Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Wellbeing Days
• Blue Light Card access
• Annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Death in Service Payment
• Critical Illness Insurance

To Apply

If interested, please visit the following link to complete your application:

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