Substance Misuse Band 5 Nurse in Woking)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social enterprise in Surrey seeks a Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse to provide high-quality care in a prison setting. You will conduct assessments, deliver treatments, and work with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate is an RN with experience or strong interest in substance misuse nursing. This role offers competitive pay, flexible working options, and significant benefits.

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

25 days Annual Leave

Contributory Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year post-registration experience required.
• Experience or keen interest in substance misuse nursing is essential.
• Additional qualifications or training in substance misuse or mental health nursing desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with valid NMC PIN

Job description

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.

Location and Details

Location: Surrey

Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum

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

Closing Date: 06 Nov 2025

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.

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 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.

We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us as an employee, we will offer you the following 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)

How to Apply

To apply, 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