Prison Substance Misuse Nurse (Band 5) – Flexible Working

Forward Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Wellbeing days

Job summary

The Forward Trust is seeking a Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse in Chelmsford. You will provide essential clinical care, support recovery, and guide patients toward healthier futures while working 35 hours per week.

From day one you will carry out assessments, deliver treatments, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team in a prison healthcare setting. DBS and Vetting checks apply; DBS updates are stated as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN.
• At least one year of post-registration experience.
• Experience or interest in substance misuse nursing.

Responsibilities

• Carry out clinical assessments and develop personalised care plans.
• Deliver and monitor prescribed treatments, including MAT.
• Collaborate with healthcare staff, prison personnel and external agencies for holistic care.
• Provide health education and promote recovery and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate patient records and follow clinical standards.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and manage risks.

Skills

NMC PIN

Substance misuse nursing

Clinical communication

Teamwork

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

The Forward Trust is seeking a Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse in Chelmsford. You will provide essential clinical care, support recovery, and guide patients toward healthier futures while working 35 hours per week.

From day one you will carry out assessments, deliver treatments, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team in a prison healthcare setting. DBS and Vetting checks apply; DBS updates are stated as part of the process.