Remote Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Substance Misuse

NHS Jobs; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension salary scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Perks at work

Job summary

DrPA Secure is seeking an Integrated Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join the Substance Misuse Service remotely. You will perform advanced clinical assessments, initiate and monitor opioid substitution therapy, and develop individualized care plans for individuals with complex health and social needs within a criminal justice context.

Working in a multidisciplinary partnership, you will contribute to harm-reduction strategies, lead through MDT meetings, and support governance and service

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult or Mental Health) with current NMC registration.
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or working toward it.
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification (V300) or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in substance misuse or addictions services; managing complex patients.

Responsibilities

• Undertake advanced clinical assessments for substance use.
• Initiate, titrate and review opioid substitution therapy.
• Prescribe within national guidelines and monitor safety.
• Conduct risk assessments (safeguarding, overdose, self-harm).
• Deliver trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care and care continuity.
• Lead MDT discussions, mentor junior staff and contribute to governance.
• Support pathway development and service improvement.

Skills

Autonomous decision-making

Advanced clinical assessment

Risk management

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication skills

Trauma-informed care

Education

NMC registration

MSc Advanced Clinical Practice

Non-Medical Prescribing (V300)

MRCGP Substance Misuse Part 1 & Part 2

Job description

DrPA Secure is seeking an Integrated Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join the Substance Misuse Service remotely. You will perform advanced clinical assessments, initiate and monitor opioid substitution therapy, and develop individualized care plans for individuals with complex health and social needs within a criminal justice context.

Working in a multidisciplinary partnership, you will contribute to harm-reduction strategies, lead through MDT meetings, and support governance and service