Band 5 Substance Misuse Staff Nurse - HMP Birmingham

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse for the Birmingham Recovery Team within HMP Birmingham. The role involves delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to service users with substance misuse issues and mental health needs. Candidates should be registered nurses able to work in a diverse environment, conducting assessments and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of prisoners and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Environmental allowance of £1,542 per annum

Diverse and supportive work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid nursing qualification.
• Experience in a healthcare or custodial setting preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care and support for service users.
• Conduct health and substance misuse assessments.
• Support the ACCT process for patient care.

Skills

Evidence-based nursing

Substance misuse assessment

Medication management

Patient observation

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree or equivalent

Tools

COWS screening tool

CIWA screening tool

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge in a diverse but supportive area?

Are you dynamic and enthusiastic about high-quality care delivery?

Do you consider yourself enthusiastic, driven, and motivated?

Can you adapt to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment with unique challenges?

Would you like to develop your existing skills and learn something new every day within a prison healthcare service?

If you answered yes to the above, the Birmingham Recovery Team (BRT) service is the right place for you, and we would love to hear from you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen in HMP Birmingham Healthcare for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the Birmingham Recovery Team, formerly the IDTS (Integrated Drug & Treatment Service).

BRT aims to increase the volume and quality of treatment available to prisoners requiring help for drugs and alcohol misuse, with a particular emphasis on early custody.

Our clinical team includes non-medical prescribers, staff nurses, and healthcare assistants, operating as a wing-based service. As part of an integrated 24-hour healthcare service, we collaborate with the Psychosocial team (Cranstoun), Primary Care, Mental Health teams, and HMPPS colleagues.

You will also be entitled to an environmental allowance of £1,542 per annum while working within HMP Birmingham.

Your role will involve providing high-quality, evidence-based nursing care, advice, and support for service users with substance misuse, mental, and physical health needs. This includes conducting health and substance misuse assessments, medication management, and care within a custodial setting.

You will complete nursing reviews and observations of patients experiencing withdrawals from drugs and alcohol, using relevant screening tools such as COWS and CIWA.

You will support the ACCT (Assessment, Care in Custody, and Teamwork) process and algorithms for assessing fitness to remain in the Care and Separation Unit.

Ensuring a high standard of nursing care, including the application of clinical procedures and treatment, custody, storage, and administration of prescribed medications.

Collaborating with internal and external partner agencies to ensure continuity of care for prisoners within HMP Birmingham.

Birmingham Recovery Team provides a 24-hour service. Shifts include:

• Early
• Late
• Long Days
• Nights
• Weekends, Weekdays & Bank Holidays

We are part of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, which employs over 4,000 staff dedicated to improving mental health and wellbeing for the 70,000 people we serve annually. We offer a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, including specialized services nationally. Our trust is renowned for research and innovation in mental health.

Our population is culturally diverse and includes areas of high deprivation, increasing demand for our services. We are committed to providing accessible, excellent care through a team of compassionate, inclusive, and dedicated professionals. Join us to make a real difference in people's lives and find a place where you belong.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

Name: Kate Ellis
Job Title: BRT Team Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

If you wish to discuss the role or arrange an informal visit, please do not hesitate to contact us.