Senior Substance Misuse Practitioner

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Substance Misuse Practitioner for HMP Whatton in Nottinghamshire. The role involves developing care packages for patients, delivering interventions, and working within a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates must be registered nurses with a strong background in substance misuse and excellent communication skills. A full-time position with a salary between £42,094 - £47,466 annually is offered.

Benefits

Bespoke induction program

Career development opportunities

Support from the wider team

Qualifications

• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• Experience of working with opiate-dependent patients.
• Sound clinical substance misuse knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop individualised care packages.
• Deliver clinical and psychosocial interventions in group and 1-1 settings.
• Monitor medication responses and liaise with prescribers.

Skills

Substance misuse knowledge

Advanced communication skills

Compassionate approach

Education

Registered nurse with current NMC registration

RCGP 1 in Substance Misuse or willingness to undertake

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Substance Misuse Practitioner to join our Substance Misce team at HMP Whatton, a category C Prison located in Nottinghamshire. HMP Whatton is a male adult prison with a capacity of 827.

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Job summary

As a Senior Substance Misuse Practitioner you will have experience working within a secure environment and must have substance misuse knowledge and experience.

Hours and salary

• Hours: Monday - Friday
• 37.5 hours per week (condensing over 4 days may be considered)
• 8.30am - 4.30pm

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

How 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 Practitioner, 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 group and 1-1 settings with recovery at the centre of our healthcare wellbeing model.
• Carry out comprehensive assessments, initiate and review individual recovery plans and 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 in group work delivery and liaise with prescribers and Recovery Practitioners on clinical interventions.
• Maintain a person-centred approach.

We offer opportunities for career development, including internal and external development and learning options, as well as additional benefits.

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 are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of background.

Our purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we uphold core values: treat others as you would like to be treated, act with integrity, embrace diversity, and strive to do things better together.

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

Qualifications and requirements

• 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.
• Able to motivate and persuade others through advanced communication skills.

Secure environments are challenging and rewarding places to work. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your healthcare skills and learn something new daily, this could be the right opportunity for you.

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and applicants must be eligible for Disclosure via the DBS.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer: Practice Plus Group

Address: New Ln, Whatton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9FQ

Employer's website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/