Registered Nurse (DART) - HMP Humber

Spectrum Community Health CIC; Brough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time for you (additional day off)

Refer a Friend scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance and Health & Well-

Up to 33 days annual leave

Job summary

Spectrum Community Health CIC is recruiting a Registered Nurse (DART) to join the HMP Humber DART team on a fixed-term basis for maternity cover. The post is NHS AfC: Band 5, 37.5 hours per week, based at the prison site in Brough.

You will deliver nurse-led clinics, undertake substance misuse assessments and administer medications within a multidisciplinary, prison healthcare setting. We value compassionate, evidence-based care and offer training and development opportunities, with a supportive

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Level 1 – Adult /General/Mental Health
• Mentorship / supervision / teaching / assessing experience/ training
• Experience of using SystmOne or willing to undertake training

Responsibilities

• Undertake substance misuse assessments, deliver nurse-led clinics, administer medication and treatments, provide wound care, triage and emergency response, and refer to other services as required.
• Collaborate with DART, Primary Care, Mental Health and partner services to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and support safe, high-quality substance misuse services.

Education

Registered Nurse Level 1 – Adult /General/Mental Health

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Main area Prison Nursing Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Leave Cover) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 847-RM-26-V974

Employer Spectrum Community Health CIC Employer type Public (Non NHS) Site HMP Humber Town Brough Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 24/09/2026 23:59

Registered Nurse (DART) - HMP Humber

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

Are you a dedicated RGN/RMN looking for a new challenge within a diverse and rewarding prison healthcare environment?

We are looking for a motivated nurse to join our DART team at HMP Humber on a fixed-term basis for approximately 10 months to provide maternity cover.

Working within secure healthcare offers a varied and interesting role, supporting patients with drug and alcohol related needs as part of a wider multidisciplinary team. You will work closely with colleagues across DART, Primary Care, Mental Health and our partner services to deliver safe, compassionate and effective care.

No two days are the same, and the role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and experience within substance misuse and prison healthcare, with access to a wide range of training and development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

Are you a dedicated RGN/RMN with an interest in substance misuse and looking for a new challenge within a diverse prison healthcare setting?

As a DART Nurse at HMP Humber, you will undertake substance misuse assessments, deliver nurse-led clinics, administer medication and treatment, provide wound care, triage and emergency response, and make appropriate referrals to other healthcare services.

You will work closely with colleagues across DART, Primary Care, Mental Health and our wider partner services to ensure patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care.

No two days are the same, and you will be joining a friendly and supportive team where your experience, clinical judgement and communication skills will be highly valued.

If you are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and would like to develop your experience within substance misuse and secure healthcare, we would be very pleased to hear from you.

Working for our organisation

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

Join our team

At Spectrum, we’re proud of our diverse, compassionate and innovative workforce. We’re looking for people who share our commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare and making a genuine difference to the people we support.

Whether you are developing your career or looking for a new challenge, we offer a supportive environment where you can grow your skills and be part of a team that values your contribution.

• Time for you (additional day off)
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave

Spectrum Community Health CIC is a not-for-profit social enterprise providing healthcare across substance misuse, sexual health, primary care and health and justice settings.

Our focus is on people – our patients, service users, staff and partners – and on delivering high-quality care without compromising our values or social purpose.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of the DART clinical team, providing safe, effective and compassionate care to patients with drug and alcohol related needs.

Responsibilities will include undertaking substance misuse assessments, supporting patients through treatment pathways, administering prescribed medication and treatments, monitoring patients during treatment, and identifying and responding to changes in their clinical presentation.

You will contribute to nurse-led substance misuse clinics, provide health education and harm reduction advice, support recovery-focused care, and make appropriate referrals to other healthcare professionals and services where required.

The role involves working closely with colleagues across DART, Primary Care, Mental Health and wider partner services to ensure care is coordinated and responsive to individual patient needs.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain high standards of clinical documentation, work in line with relevant policies and clinical guidance, contribute to multidisciplinary working, and support the delivery and continued development of safe, high-quality substance misuse services at HMP Humber.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the role.

Person specification

Education and Training

• Registered Nurse Level 1 – Adult /General/Mental Health
• Mentorship / supervision/teaching / assessing experience/ training

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current healthcare issues.
• Knowledge of clinical governance audit, risk management and quality agenda
• Working within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team
• Competent in clinical practice e.g., phlebotomy, ECG monitoring
• Worked in a complex environment managing deteriorating patients
• Experience of working within a Health & Justice environment.
• Experience of health needs assessment/Triage
• Working to Patient Group Directives
• Management / Minor Injuries
• Experience of using SystmOne or willing to undertake training

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you would like any further information about the role, or would like an informal discussion before applying, please feel free to contact Sally Richards at [emailprotected] . We would be very happy to tell you more about the DART team, the role and working within healthcare at HMP Humber.