Substance Misuse Lead Nurse - HMP Feltham B

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is looking for a Substance Misuse Clinical Team Leader Band 7. You will support clients with substance dependence, manage team practitioners, and provide clinical advice. Candidates should have NMP qualifications or be willing to undergo training. The position requires strong leadership skills and experience in clinical management. Join a committed team dedicated to improving health outcomes for diverse communities.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Support for professional growth

Comprehensive induction program

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex clients with substance dependence.
• Ability to provide advice and guidance on clinical interventions.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support for clients with substance dependence.
• Ensure effective use of clinical resources and team management.
• Demonstrate leadership and manage a team of practitioners.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical support

Communication

Education

NMP qualifications or willingness to train

Job description

Job Title: Substance Misuse Clinical Team Leader Band 7

As a Substance Misuse Clinical Team Leader Band 7, you will provide clinical support for clients with substance dependence.

You will also have qualifications as an NMP or be willing to undertake Non-Medical Prescribing training.

You will ensure the management of complex clients, providing advice and guidance on clinical interventions to a team of practitioners, psychosocial workers, and agencies concerned with substance misuse.

As the SMS Lead, you will demonstrate leadership and undertake both clinical and managerial responsibilities.

You will be responsible for ensuring the effective and optimal use of nursing, psychosocial provisions, and all clinical resources.

About Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

We are a Top Employer Award Winner, working in partnership to provide responsive and dependable primary care, mental health, intellectual disability, and substance misuse services to diverse and culturally rich communities.

Our Recruitment Goals

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative, and enthusiastic Substance Misuse Lead Nurse to join our forward-thinking, friendly, and expanding Health & Justice team at HMP Feltham B. By joining our Prisons Healthcare Team, you will address the healthcare needs of patients in secure environments and promote health and well-being.

Our healthcare services operate on a 7-day week model to ensure continuous management and high standards of patient care. Our motto is "Caring NOT Judging." We work in partnership with the criminal justice system and other agencies to provide high-quality primary care and mental health services, aiming to improve health outcomes and social inclusion.

Career Development and Benefits

We offer a range of career pathways, including support for nurses' professional development through supervision, personal development plans, revalidation guidance, and internal/external training opportunities. Our services provide unique learning, development, and leadership opportunities, supporting nurses to make a significant difference in the lives of adults, children, and young people facing health inequalities.

We have a clinical leadership career pathway to support your growth, including:

• Induction programme