In-Prison Substance Misuse Recovery Clinician

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Career development opportunities

Learning Management System access

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Job summary

Practice Plus Group in the Health in Justice service is seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker to assess needs, deliver psychosocial interventions, and support nursing and pharmacy teams within a category C resettlement prison environment.

You will work on a weekday rota from early morning to late afternoon, delivering evidence-based care and contributing to patient wellbeing and rehabilitation while adhering to safeguarding and competency frameworks.

Qualifications

• CPD evidence and ongoing professional development.
• 1) Structured psychosocial interventions knowledge.
• Experience in multidisciplinary substance misuse pathways (housing, social care, health care, mental health).

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based care to a caseload of patients and shape care around feedback.
• Deliver a programme of psychosocial interventions.
• Give information and advice on substance misuse, alcohol and related health topics.
• Assess patients' needs and risks with the team.
• Deliver non-judgemental care one to one and in group work.
• Support nursing and pharmacy teams in primary care across healthcare centres and blocks.
• Follow Health in Justice competency framework, policies and safeguarding.
• Build links with teams, partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Non-judgemental approach

Excellent communication

Education

Relevant degree or qualification

CPD/Continuing professional development

Job description

Practice Plus Group in the Health in Justice service is seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker to assess needs, deliver psychosocial interventions, and support nursing and pharmacy teams within a category C resettlement prison environment.

You will work on a weekday rota from early morning to late afternoon, delivering evidence-based care and contributing to patient wellbeing and rehabilitation while adhering to safeguarding and competency frameworks.