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Senior Substance Misuse Nurse
Integrated Care System
Leeds
On-site
GBP 42,000 - 48,000
Full time
Job summary
A leading healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse for their team at HMP Leeds. This role involves working with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver specialized care in a challenging environment, alongside opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary. Ideal candidates will have relevant nursing qualifications and a commitment to recovery-based care.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD).
- RCGP 1 in Substance Misuse or willingness to undertake.
- Current leadership experience preferred.
- Experience with opiate dependent patients required.
- Sound clinical substance misuse knowledge essential.
Responsibilities
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team focusing on patient care.
- Deliver clinical and psychosocial interventions.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop recovery plans.
- Monitor medication responses and liaise with prescribers.
- Support group work and individual patient interactions.
- Contribute to a person-centered approach in recovery.
Skills
Education
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for a SeniorSubstance Misuse Nurse to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Leeds, a category B men'sPrison located inGloucester Terrace in the Armley area of Leeds in West Yorkshire.
An integrated and friendly team who really value strong culture and ensuring everyone in the current team and new starters all carry and hold the same PPG values. Lots of opportunity to develop and become more specialist in Health in Justice within substance misuse but also within primary care nursing.
Hours
37.5 hours a week working 3X 9.5 hour shifts and 1x 7.5 hour working a mix of day and nights, dependant on what is required but they are flexible on when these days/nights are worked. Day time shifts are 7am-8.30pm and night shifts are 8pm-7.30am. Weekends will be one or two a month.
This position is full time,youll receive an annual salary up to £47,466per 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
As aSenior 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. 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.
If you are interested incareer development,we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include bothinternal and external optionsfor 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
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 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.
- Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD).
- RCGP 1 in Substance Misuse or willingness to undertake.
- Current Leadership experience
- Experience of working with opiate dependant patients and other dependencies.
- Sound clinical substance misuse knowledge.
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a SeniorSubstance Misuse Nurse to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Leeds, a category B men'sPrison located inGloucester Terrace in the Armley area of Leeds in West Yorkshire.
An integrated and friendly team who really value strong culture and ensuring everyone in the current team and new starters all carry and hold the same PPG values. Lots of opportunity to develop and become more specialist in Health in Justice within substance misuse but also within primary care nursing.
Hours
37.5 hours a week working 3X 9.5 hour shifts and 1x 7.5 hour working a mix of day and nights, dependant on what is required but they are flexible on when these days/nights are worked. Day time shifts are 7am-8.30pm and night shifts are 8pm-7.30am. Weekends will be one or two a month.
Salary
This position is full time,youll receive an annual salary up to £47,466per 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
As aSenior 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. 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.
If you are interested incareer development,we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include bothinternal and external optionsfor 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
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
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.
- Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD).
- RCGP 1 in Substance Misuse or willingness to undertake.
- Current Leadership experience
- Experience of working with opiate dependant patients and other dependencies.
- Sound clinical substance misuse knowledge.
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.
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a SeniorSubstance Misuse Nurse to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Leeds, a category B men'sPrison located inGloucester Terrace in the Armley area of Leeds in West Yorkshire.
An integrated and friendly team who really value strong culture and ensuring everyone in the current team and new starters all carry and hold the same PPG values. Lots of opportunity to develop and become more specialist in Health in Justice within substance misuse but also within primary care nursing.
Hours
37.5 hours a week working 3X 9.5 hour shifts and 1x 7.5 hour working a mix of day and nights, dependant on what is required but they are flexible on when these days/nights are worked. Day time shifts are 7am-8.30pm and night shifts are 8pm-7.30am. Weekends will be one or two a month.
Salary
This position is full time,youll receive an annual salary up to £47,466per 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
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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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Practice Plus Group
2 Gloucester Terrace
Stanningley Rd
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS12 2TJ
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
£42,094 to £47,466 a year£42,094 - 47,466
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