Band 6 Substance Misuse Nurse — Flexible Prison Care

TipTopJob; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Contributory Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave rising to 30

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Job summary

The Forward Trust is hiring a Band 6 Substance Misuse Nurse for positions at HMP Highdown and HMP Downview, working full-time (35 hours per week) in a prison healthcare team. You will deliver comprehensive assessments, care planning, and risk assessments for service users with drug and alcohol dependencies within a secure setting.

You will manage your own caseload, administer medications safely, and collaborate with prison staff and partner agencies to support recovery journeys, while upholding

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience working with substance misuse, mental health or complex clinical needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality assessments, treatment and care planning for service users with substance misuse needs.
• Manage your own clinical caseload with autonomy and professionalism.
• Administer and manage prescribed medications safely and effectively.
• Work collaboratively with prison staff, healthcare professionals and partner agencies to ensure seamless care.
• Carry out risk assessments and respond confidently to complex and challenging situations.
• Promote recovery, wellbeing and positive health outcomes through evidence-based interventions.
• Provide clinical supervision and support to junior colleagues, deputising for the Lead Nurse when required.

Skills

NMC registration

Substance misuse experience

Independent working

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Person-centred care

Job description

The Forward Trust is hiring a Band 6 Substance Misuse Nurse for positions at HMP Highdown and HMP Downview, working full-time (35 hours per week) in a prison healthcare team. You will deliver comprehensive assessments, care planning, and risk assessments for service users with drug and alcohol dependencies within a secure setting.

You will manage your own caseload, administer medications safely, and collaborate with prison staff and partner agencies to support recovery journeys, while upholding