Senior Substance Misuse Nurse

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse to join their dedicated team in a secure environment. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care within a prison setting. You will be responsible for developing personalized care plans, delivering comprehensive treatment options, and working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team. The organization is committed to supporting your professional growth with tailored development opportunities and a supportive work culture. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals facing substance misuse challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance when needed

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with experience in substance misuse and multi-disciplinary teamwork.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and willingness to undertake further training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualised care packages through comprehensive assessments.
• Provide clinical and psychosocial interventions in group and 1-1 settings.
• Monitor medication responses and support recovery planning.

Skills

Substance Misuse Knowledge

Patient Care

Clinical Interventions

Communication Skills

Assessment Skills

Education

Registered Nurse (Mental Health or Adult Nurse)

Evidence of Continued Professional Development

RCGP 1 in Substance Misuse

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Stocken, a category C Men's Prison located in Stretton, Rutland.

Hours

• Monday - Sunday 37.5 hours per week.
• Mon-Fri 7.30am-5.30pm

This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary between £42,094 - £47,466 per annum FTE depending on experience.

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

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

Main duties of the job

As a Senior 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 model.
• Be 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.
• Work with individuals on a 1-1 basis, providing advice and information.
• Support group work delivery and liaise with prescribers and Recovery Practitioners on clinical interventions.
• Occasionally be required to support dispensing. You must have an understanding and commitment to recovery and a person-centred approach.

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 doesn't 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

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We're the UK's 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 Group's 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 strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Minimum requirements

• Registered nurse Mental Health or Adult Nurse
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• RCGP 1 in Substance Misuse or willingness to undertake
• Experience of working with opiate dependent patients
• Sound clinical substance misuse knowledge
• Experience of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working

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 you're 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.

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE