Prison Substance Misuse Nurse - Flexible Hours

Ad Warrior Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Forward Trust in Chelmsford is recruiting a Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse to deliver clinical care, carry out assessments and oversee treatments within HMP Chelmsford, on a 35-hour week.

You will work with healthcare colleagues, prison staff and external agencies to support recovery, maintain records and promote wellbeing, using your nursing expertise to make a real difference.

Salary is £32,073 per annum and all prison-based roles require enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS vetting.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN.
• At least one year of post-registration experience.
• Experience or a genuine interest in substance misuse nursing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out clinical assessments and developing personalised care plans.
• Delivering and monitoring prescribed treatments, including medication-assisted therapies.
• Working with healthcare professionals, prison staff and external agencies to provide holistic care.
• Providing health education and promoting recovery and wellbeing.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and following clinical standards.
• Identifying safeguarding concerns and managing risks.

Skills

Post-registration experience

Substance misuse nursing interest

Communication skills

Independent and teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse with NMC PIN

Job description

The Forward Trust in Chelmsford is recruiting a Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse to deliver clinical care, carry out assessments and oversee treatments within HMP Chelmsford, on a 35-hour week.

You will work with healthcare colleagues, prison staff and external agencies to support recovery, maintain records and promote wellbeing, using your nursing expertise to make a real difference.

Salary is £32,073 per annum and all prison-based roles require enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS vetting.