Bank Substance Misuse Nurse Prescriber - HMP Hull

Spectrum Community Health CIC; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Community Health CIC is seeking a Bank Substance Misuse Specialist Nurse to join their innovative team. The role involves developing individual care plans, assessing health needs, and providing leadership to junior staff. With a focus on holistic recovery, this position offers opportunities for professional growth and a chance to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension

Annual leave on your Birthday

Welcome payment for some posts

Refer a friend scheme

Training and Development opportunities

Flexible Working

Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes

Up to 33 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with excellent leadership skills.
• Confident communicator with a person-centred approach.
• Experience in developing individual care plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop individual care plans through assessment and recovery planning.
• Assess health needs and review medication for effectiveness.
• Deliver treatment options in group and 1-1 settings.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Person-centred approach

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Spectrum is recruiting a Bank Substance Misuse Specialist Nurse who will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in Health and Justice.

We’re looking for a registered nurse with excellent leadership skills and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders – from pharmacists and practitioners to NHS providers and services.

You’ll be an effective and visible leader for junior staff, maintaining high standards and ensuring adherence to all relevant policies and procedures.

With your person-centred approach and commitment to recovery, you’ll develop individual care plans based on comprehensive assessment and recovery planning. As a confident communicator, you will thrive in carrying out assessments and communicating the full range of treatment options to patients.

At Spectrum, we encourage staff to challenge existing practices and innovate for the benefit of our patients within a holistic Recovery model.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Work as part of a team to develop individual care plans through assessment and recovery planning.
2. Assess health needs using an evidence-based framework and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness.
3. Deliver a range of treatment options, including clinical and psychosocial interventions, in group and 1-1 settings.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of health issues and treatment options.
5. Collaborate with GPs, other nurses, and management to shape high-quality services.
6. Provide leadership to junior staff, maintaining professional standards and adherence to policies.
7. Undertake non-medical prescribing within the service, ensuring compliance with policies.
8. Support first night prescribing.
9. Assess, diagnose, advise, and provide care to patients, demonstrating relevant knowledge and skills.

Join Our Team

We’re seeking passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team. Whether starting your healthcare career or an experienced professional seeking a new challenge, we have a role for you!

Benefits:

• Access to NHS Pension
• Annual leave on your Birthday
• Welcome payment for some posts
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides award-winning healthcare services across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, our focus is on people – patients, staff, and partners.

Our Mission: Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities.

Our Vision: Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people’s lives, regardless of circumstances.

Contact for Further Details / Informal Visits:

Name: Fiona Evans
Job title: Head of Healthcare
Email: [e-mail]

Donna Latham, DART Lead
Email: [e-mail]