Senior Substance Misuse Nurse – Prison Health & Justice

The Methodist Church in Britain; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bespoke induction

Competency framework

Career development opportunities

Learning Management System

Support from the wider team

Discounts on shopping and leisure

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance when needed

Job summary

Practice Plus Group Health in Justice is seeking a senior nurse for a substance misuse service within a men’s prison and young offenders institution. You will assess custody individuals, agree recovery plans, and deliver clinical and psychosocial care one-to-one and in groups.

A seven-day rota with day and long shifts applies. Applicants must hold current NMC registration and will face vetting and security checks.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC Adult or Mental Health registration.
• RCGP 1 in Substance Misuse or willingness to undertake it.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Work in a multi-disciplinary team to build individualised care packages through assessment and recovery planning.
• Deliver clinical and psychosocial interventions in group and one-to-one settings.
• Carry out comprehensive assessments and start and review individual recovery plans.
• Communicate the full range of treatment options available to service users.
• Monitor responses to medication and side effects, liaising with prescribers.
• Give individual advice and information on a one-to-one basis.
• Support group work delivery and clinical interventions with prescribers and Recovery Practitioners.
• Occasionally support dispensing.

Skills

Non-judgmental approach

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

NMC registration (Adult or Mental Health)

RCGP 1 in Substance Misuse or willingness to undertake

CPD evidence

Job description

Practice Plus Group Health in Justice is seeking a senior nurse for a substance misuse service within a men’s prison and young offenders institution. You will assess custody individuals, agree recovery plans, and deliver clinical and psychosocial care one-to-one and in groups.

A seven-day rota with day and long shifts applies. Applicants must hold current NMC registration and will face vetting and security checks.