Substance Misuse Band 5 Nurse in Ashford)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare social enterprise is seeking a Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse to deliver high-quality clinical and psychosocial interventions within a prison setting. The role involves conducting assessments, administering treatment, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Must be a Registered Nurse with relevant experience and strong communication skills. Flexible working options available. Salary range: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum.

Benefits

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Health Cashback Scheme (optional)

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Crisis Loan Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Wellbeing Days

Annual Leave and Bank Holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Death in Service Payment

Critical Illness Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year post-registration experience.
• Experience or interest in substance misuse nursing.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals with substance misuse issues.
• Administer and monitor prescribed treatments.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care.
• Deliver health education and advice to service users.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Identify and address safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid NMC PIN

Job description

Overview

Substance Misuse Band 5 Nurse

Location: Surrey

Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum (depending on experience)

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time (flexible working options available)

Closing Date: 10 Oct 2025

Location Options:

• HMP Chelmsford, Essex
• HMP Send, Woking, Surrey
• HMP Bronzefield, Ashford, Surrey

Role 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 and challenging environment offers the opportunity to utilise and expand your nursing skills while making a tangible impact on the lives of those in your care.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment & 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 & Education: Deliver health education and advice to service users, promoting recovery and well-being.
• Record Keeping & Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring compliance with legal and professional standards.
• Safeguarding & Risk Management: Identify and address safeguarding concerns, implementing appropriate risk management strategies.

Essential Criteria

• 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 Criteria

• 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 often interlinked 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'd 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)

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://careers.forwardtrust.org.uk/vacancies/377/substance-misuse-band-5-nurse.html