Substance Misuse Nurse

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Substance Misuse Nurse to join their team at HMP Foston Hall in Derbyshire. The role involves working closely with a clinical team to provide patient-centered care, focusing on recovery for substance dependent individuals. Ideal candidates will be registered nurses with experience in substance misuse. Full training and development opportunities are available within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• Experience of working with opiate dependent patients.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop individualised packages of care.
• Deliver treatment options including clinical and psychosocial interventions.
• Monitor therapeutic responses to medication and provide advice.

Skills

Registered nurse

Substance misuse knowledge

Compassionate care

Education

Current NMC registration

RCGP 1 in Substance Misuse

Continued Professional Development evidence

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Foston Hall, a closed category women's Prison and Young Offenders Institution, located in the village of Foston in Derbyshire, England.

This role is working alongside the clinical ANP, in an ever changing, fast paced environment, as part of a friendly team. Opportunity for additional training and development as per the PPG pathway.

Hours

37.5 hours a week, working over 4 or 5 days a week, 8am-4pm or over 5 days, 8-5pm. Working every other weekend. No nights required.

This position is full time; you’ll receive an annual salary up to £47,466 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will 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 Nurse, 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 a group and 1-1 setting with recovery at the centre of our healthcare wellbeing model
• Carry out comprehensive assessments, initiate and review individual recovery plans and confidently communicate the full range of treatment options available to service users
• Monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects and liaise with prescribers. You will 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. You will occasionally be required to support dispensing
• Have an understanding and commitment to recovery and a person-centred approach

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

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

Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we strive to do things better together

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

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration
• Would consider a nurse looking for a change in direction
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)
• RCGP 1 in Substance Misuse or willingness to undertake
• Experience of working with opiate dependant patients
• Sound clinical substance misuse knowledge

Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Foston Hall, a closed category women's Prison and Young Offenders Institution, located in the village of Foston in Derbyshire, England.

This role is working alongside the clinical ANP, and working in an ever changing, fast paced environment, as part of a friendly team. Opportunity for additional training and development as per the PPG pathway.

Hours

37.5 hours a week, working over 4 or 5 days a week, 8am-4pm or over 5 days, 8-5pm. Working every other weekend. No nights required.

This position is full time; you’ll receive an annual salary up to £47,466 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will 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.

Person Specification

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Additional Criteria

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£42,094 to £47,466 a year £42,094-47,466 per