Remote ISMS Advanced Nurse Practitioner

DoctorPA Secure LTD; Kingston upon Thames; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pensions salary scheme available

Access to perks at work

Job summary

The Integrated Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) role will operate remotely within the Substance Misuse Service (ISMS) in the UK, delivering remote clinical assessments, prescribing and ongoing treatment planning for individuals with substance dependency within the criminal justice system.

Working in a multidisciplinary partnership, you will contribute to harm-reduction strategies, recovery-focused care pathways and coordination across court-ordered DRRs, custody and community services to

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• MRCGP Substance Misuse Part 1 & Part 2.
• MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (or working toward).
• Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification (V300) or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Undertake advanced clinical assessments for substance use.
• Initiate, titrate and review Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST).
• Prescribe medication within scope of practice.
• Assess withdrawal risk using recognised tools.
• Provide harm reduction interventions.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary care plans.
• Conduct safeguarding risk assessments.
• Deliver trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care.
• Support continuity of care across secure and community settings.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment

OST management

Clinical governance

Leadership and mentoring

Education

MSc Advanced Clinical Practice

Non-Medical Prescribing (V300)

MRCGP Substance Misuse Part 1 & Part 2

NMC registration (Adult or Mental Health)

Job description

The Integrated AdvancedNurse Practitioner (ANP) role will work the Substance Misuse Service (ISMS) remotely.This Service provides support, treatment and interventions for people withinthe criminal justice system who present with drug/alcohol and complex healthneeds which may be contributing towards the offending issues.

Within this service DrPA providesthe remote clinical assessments for people subject to a community court orderor for people on licensee conditions.

The ANP Role will provide clinicalassessments, prescribe and deliver ongoing treatment planning for individualspresenting with substance dependency and social vulnerabilities.Working within a multidisciplinary criminal justice partnership, the postholder contributes to therapeutic interventions, harm-reduction strategies, andrecovery-focused care pathways designed to improve health outcomes and supportrehabilitation.

The role combines advancedclinical practice with offender health principles, supporting individualsthrough engagement, stabilisation, treatment, and transition between courtordered Drug Rehabilitation Requirements (DRR) through to custody and communityservices. The ANP plays a key role in reducing drug- and alcohol-related harm,improving wellbeing, and supporting safer reintegration into society throughevidence-based clinical interventions and collaborative working withhealthcare, probation, court, prison, and third-sector partners.

Main duties of the job

About us

DrPA Secure has beenoperating in secure environments since 2014, providing high-quality healthcareservices across the UK. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:

C

Compassionatecare that is trauma informed and supportive

A

Assurancethat care is evidence-based and demonstrates high-quality outcomes for ourpatients

R

Respectfulof peoples cultural and religious beliefs

E

Empowermentwe centre each resident by co-creating holistic care plans that treatindividual needs and support long-term wellbeing

Job responsibilities

About Us

DrPA Secure has beenoperating in secure environments since 2014, providing high-quality healthcareservices across the UK. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:

C

Compassionatecare that is trauma informed and supportive

A

Assurancethat care is evidence-based and demonstrates high-quality outcomes for ourpatients

R

Respectfulof peoples cultural and religious beliefs

E

Empowermentwe centre each resident by co-creating holistic care plans that treatindividual needs and support long-term wellbeing

Job Summary

The Integrated AdvancedNurse Practitioner (ANP) role will work the Substance Misuse Service (ISMS) remotely.This Service provides support, treatment and interventions for people withinthe criminal justice system who present with drug/alcohol and complex healthneeds which may be contributing towards the offending issues.

Within this service DrPA providesthe remote clinical assessments for people subject to a community court orderor for people on licensee conditions.

The ANP Role will provide clinicalassessments, prescribe and deliver ongoing treatment planning for individualspresenting with substance dependency and social vulnerabilities.Working within a multidisciplinary criminal justice partnership, the postholder contributes to therapeutic interventions, harm-reduction strategies, andrecovery-focused care pathways designed to improve health outcomes and supportrehabilitation.

The role combines advancedclinical practice with offender health principles, supporting individualsthrough engagement, stabilisation, treatment, and transition between courtordered Drug Rehabilitation Requirements (DRR) through to custody and communityservices. The ANP plays a key role in reducing drug- and alcohol-related harm,improving wellbeing, and supporting safer reintegration into society throughevidence-based clinical interventions and collaborative working withhealthcare, probation, court, prison, and third-sector partners.

The post holder promotestrauma-informed, person-centred care and contributes to the overall serviceobjective of addressing the underlying causes of substance-related offending,protecting individuals, families, and communities while improving long-termrecovery outcomes

KeyResponsibilities

ClinicalPractice

Undertakeadvanced clinical assessments for substance use

Initiate,titrate and review Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST).

Prescribe medication

Assess withdrawal risk using recognised clinical tools.

Provide harm reduction interventions.

Contribute to Multidisciplinary individualised care plans.

Conduct risk assessments including:

• Safeguarding
• Self-harm risk

Deliver trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care.

Support continuity of care on admission, transfer, or release (secure settings).

Participate in complex case reviews.

PrescribingResponsibilities

Prescribe within scope of competence and national guidelines.

Monitor medication effectiveness and safety.

Undertake medication reviews.

Ensure safe storage and administration of controlled drugs.

MultidisciplinaryWorking

• GPs
• Recoveryworkers
• Participate in MDT meetings.

Leadership& Service Development

Support clinical governance and quality improvement.

Contribute to service audits and evaluations.

Mentor junior staff and nursing teams.

Promote best practice in substance misuse care.

Assist with pathway development and innovation.

Safeguarding

Identify safeguarding concerns for adults and children.

Follow statutory safeguarding procedures.

Participate in safeguarding meetings and documentation.

ClinicalGovernance

Report incidents via organisational systems.

Adhere to:

• NICE guidelines

HealthPromotion

Provide education on:

PersonSpecification

EssentialQualifications

Registered Nurse (Adult or Mental Health)

MRCGP Substance Missue Part 1 & Part 2

Current NMC registration

MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (or working toward)

Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification (V300) or willingness to obtain

Experience in substance misuse or addictions services.

Advanced clinical assessment skills.

Experience managing complex and vulnerable patients.

Dual diagnosis management.

Harmreduction services.

Community addictions services.

Riskmanagement

Leadershipand mentoring

PersonalAttributes

Structuredand methodical

Commercially aware and risk-focused

Confident leading people and making decisions

Comfortable escalating risks and raising concerns where necessary

Able to work autonomously within an operational environment

General Information

The post holder may be required to perform other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably needed. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Pensionsalary scheme available

Accessto perks at work

Please note, in order toapply, all applicants need to have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU Passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28-day break being outsideof the UK and no gaps in employment during this time.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult or Mental Health)
• MRCGP Substance Missue Part 1 & Part 2
• Current NMC registration
• MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (or working toward)
• Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification (V300) or willingness to obtain

Experience

• Experience in substance misuse or addictions services.
• Advanced clinical assessment skills.
• Experience managing complex and vulnerable patients.
• Prison or secure estate healthcare.
• Dual diagnosis management.
• Harm reduction services.
• Community addictions services.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.