Band 5 Substance Misuse Practitioner

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Burton Joyce; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Substance Misuse Practitioner to join their Offender Health Care Group. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals recovering from substance misuse within a prison setting. You will work with a diverse team, providing high-quality patient care and implementing innovative interventions aimed at improving health and social outcomes. This position not only challenges your skills but also rewards your dedication, making it a fulfilling career choice for those passionate about recovery and rehabilitation.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Employee Wellbeing Services

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in substance misuse recovery and working with complex patients.
• Ability to deliver innovative interventions aligned with recovery goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care and assess interventions for substance misuse.
• Deliver innovative interventions to support recovery and improve health outcomes.

Skills

Substance Misuse Knowledge

Patient Assessment

Intervention Planning

Harm Reduction Strategies

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Degree in Health or Social Care

Professional Qualification in Substance Misuse

Job description

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of those in substance-use recovery?

Opportunity: Substance Misuse Practitioner

Join our Offender Health Care Group at HMP Lowdham Grange, a Category B Prison, and contribute to impactful substance misuse recovery work.

We seek a dynamic, experienced Substance Misuse Practitioner to be part of our innovative and dedicated team. You will receive effective management, guidance, supervision, and training opportunities to support your career development.

Note: Applicants are responsible for their DBS check costs, which will be deducted from salary (£26.40 standard or £54.40 enhanced). Enrolment in the DBS Update Service is encouraged, with an annual fee of £16.

Your role involves providing high-quality patient care, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions for individuals with substance misuse issues, aligned with harm reduction and recovery goals.

Working with a caseload of often complex patients, you will deliver innovative interventions to support recovery and improve health and social outcomes. Your work will contribute to reducing re-offending and supporting broader drug strategies.

This role is both challenging and rewarding, offering a chance to make a significant difference in the lives of individuals with complex backgrounds within a prison setting.

The Substance Misuse Team is part of the Healthcare Department, which also includes Mental Health and Physical Health services, working together to provide integrated healthcare.

Our Trust, #TeamNottsHC, comprises over 11,000 colleagues delivering a wide range of services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire, from community to secure environments, including prisons.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and staff wellbeing, offering various employee-led networks and significant investment in health and wellbeing services.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Jain Clayton
• Job Title: Substance Misuse Service Manager
• Email: [e-mail]