Prison Substance Misuse Nurse Specialist

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Eastchurch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A National Healthcare Provider in Eastchurch is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide specialized substance misuse care to offenders in a prison environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in mental health and substance misuse services. The role includes delivering primary and secondary care interventions and managing complex caseloads. The package offers a salary range of £40,682 to £48,580 annually with extensive training and support provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in prison or secure settings.
• Post qualification experience in substance misuse services.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist substance misuse care to offenders.
• Deliver interventions for primary and secondary care.
• Manage a mixed and challenging caseload.
• Conduct screening assessments and triage for offenders.

Skills

Risk Assessment principles

Substance misuse management

Communication of complex information

Education

Registered Nurse

Substance misuse/dual diagnosis training

Job description

A National Healthcare Provider in Eastchurch is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide specialized substance misuse care to offenders in a prison environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in mental health and substance misuse services. The role includes delivering primary and secondary care interventions and managing complex caseloads. The package offers a salary range of £40,682 to £48,580 annually with extensive training and support provided.