Substance Misuse Band 5 Nurse

TipTopJob; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social enterprise is seeking a Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse to deliver nurse-led interventions in a prison setting. The role involves comprehensive assessments, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and providing health education. Candidates must be registered nurses with a valid NMC PIN and have at least one year of post-registration experience, preferably in substance misuse nursing. Benefits include flexible working and development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Simply Health Cashback Scheme

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Crisis Loan Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

3 x Wellbeing Days

Access to Blue Light Card

25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Death in Service Payment

Critical Illness Insurance

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN required.
• Minimum of one year post-registration experience required.
• Experience or interest in substance misuse nursing is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop care plans.
• Administer prescribed treatments and monitor effectiveness.
• Collaborate with healthcare and prison staff for holistic care.
• Provide health education and promote recovery.
• Maintain accurate patient records to comply with regulations.
• Implement safeguarding and risk management strategies.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid NMC PIN

Experience in substance misuse nursing

Job description

Overview

As a Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse with The Forward Trust, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, nurse-led clinical and psychosocial interventions to individuals with substance misuse issues in a prison setting. This dynamic environment offers the opportunity to utilise and expand your nursing skills while making a tangible impact on the lives of those in your care.

Location and Contract

Location options: HMP Chelmsford, Essex; HMP Send, Woking, Surrey; HMP Bronzefield, Ashford, Surrey. Vacancy type: Permanent, full-time or part-time (flexible working options available). Closing date: 10 Oct 2025.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment and Care Planning: Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals with substance misuse issues, developing and implementing personalised care plans.
• Treatment Delivery: Administer and monitor prescribed treatments, including medication-assisted therapies, ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including healthcare professionals, prison staff, and external agencies, to provide holistic care.
• Health Promotion and Education: Deliver health education and advice to service users, promoting recovery and well-being.
• Record Keeping and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring compliance with legal and professional standards.
• Safeguarding and Risk Management: Identify and address safeguarding concerns, implementing appropriate risk management strategies.

Person Specification

Essential

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid NMC PIN.
• Minimum of one year post-registration experience.
• Experience or a keen interest in substance misuse nursing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience in a prison or secure healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of substance misuse treatment protocols and harm reduction strategies.
• Additional qualifications or training in substance misuse or mental health nursing.

About Us

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.

Benefits

• Flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme: Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The Forward Trust, please proceed to their website to complete your application: careers.forwardtrust.uk/vacancies/377/substance:misuse:band:5:nurse.html