Senior Substance Misuse Nurse

NHS; Winchester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse to join their dedicated team at a prominent prison facility. This role involves working closely with a multi-disciplinary team to provide individualized care and support to patients struggling with substance misuse. You will deliver a range of treatment options, conduct comprehensive assessments, and help develop recovery plans. The organization is committed to your professional development, offering tailored training and career growth opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance when needed

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration and experience in substance misuse.
• Evidence of CPD and a compassionate, non-judgmental approach.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team prioritizing patient care.
• Deliver clinical and psychosocial interventions in group and 1-1 settings.
• Monitor therapeutic responses to medication and support recovery planning.

Skills

Substance Misuse Knowledge

Patient Care

Clinical Assessment

Communication Skills

Compassionate Approach

Education

Registered Nurse with NMC Registration

Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)

RCGP 1 in Substance Misuse

Job description

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Winchester, a Category B Prison located in central Winchester. Working closely with the recovery team.

HMP Winchester is a Category B Local remand prison located in Central Winchester accommodating approximately 670 male prisoners.

Although the site is close to Winchester city centre, there is onsite parking for all staff and it is a short walk from Winchester train station.

Hours

37.5 hours a week working 3 12.5 hour shifts plus some weekend work.

Salary

This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary up to £50,000 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 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 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 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 fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications required:

• 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-dependent patients.
• Sound clinical substance misuse knowledge.
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach.

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.

Date posted: 25 March 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £46,525 to £50,000 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: E0314-25-1665

Job locations:

Romsey Rd, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5DF

Employer details

Employer name: Practice Plus Group

Employer's website: Practice Plus Group Careers