Senior Substance Misuse Nurse

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a passionate and dedicated Substance Misuse Nurse. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £55,085 per annum, depending on experience. The successful candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary team focused on individualised patient care and will be responsible for delivering evidence-based interventions in both group and 1-1 settings. Applicants should have active NMC registration and experience working with opiate dependent patients. Opportunities for career development and training are provided.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Support for professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Must have active NMC registration and substance misuse clinical knowledge.
• Experience in a hospital, community, or prison setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team prioritizing patient care.
• Deliver treatment options including clinical and psychosocial interventions.
• Monitor therapeutic responses to medication and provide support.

Skills

Registered nurse with current NMC registration

Sound clinical substance misuse knowledge

Experience working with opiate dependent patients

Non-judgmental and compassionate approach

Willingness to undertake RCGP 1 in Substance Misuse

Education

Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)

Job description

As a Substance Misuse Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, prioritising patient care to develop individualised packages of care through comprehensive assessment and recovery planning
• Deliver a range of treatment options including clinical and psychosocial interventions in both a group and 1-1 setting with recovery at the centre of our healthcare wellbeing modelBe able to carry out comprehensive assessments, initiate and review individual recovery plans and confidently communicate the full range of treatment options available to service users.
• Monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects and liaise with prescribers. You will work with individuals, on a 1-1 basis, providing advice and information
• Support in group work delivery and liaise with prescribers and Recovery Practitioners on clinical interventions. You will occasionally be required to support dispensing
• Have an understanding and commitment to recovery and a person centred approach.

Career Development & Benefits

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning. It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• RCGP 1 in Substance Misuse or willingness to undertake.
• Experience of working with opiate dependant patients.
• Sound clinical substance misuse knowledge.
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach.

Ideal Experience

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment. Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Health in Justice team

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

Position Details

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £55,085 per annum - depending on experience.

Support & Development

How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course Competency framework Regional and national career development opportunities Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs Support from the wider team

Legal & Security

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.