Band 6 Substance Misuse Nurse – Prison Care

Forward Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

25 days annual leave rising to 30

Contributory pension scheme

Death in service payment

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The Forward Trust is seeking a Band 6 Substance Misuse Nurse to join our prison healthcare teams at HMP Highdown and HMP Downview on a full-time basis. You will deliver high-quality assessments, develop treatment plans and manage medications for individuals with substance misuse within a secure setting.

Applicants must be an NMC-registered nurse with experience in substance misuse, mental health, or complex clinical needs, and be capable of working independently within a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience working with substance misuse, mental health or complex clinical needs.
• Confident working independently while thriving as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach.
• A commitment to delivering safe, person-centred care in line with the NMC Code and best practice.

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

Clinical judgement

Communication skills

Compassionate approach

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

NMC registration

Job description

The Forward Trust is seeking a Band 6 Substance Misuse Nurse to join our prison healthcare teams at HMP Highdown and HMP Downview on a full-time basis. You will deliver high-quality assessments, develop treatment plans and manage medications for individuals with substance misuse within a secure setting.

Applicants must be an NMC-registered nurse with experience in substance misuse, mental health, or complex clinical needs, and be capable of working independently within a multidisciplinary team