Substance Misuse Nurse

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Substance Misuse Nurse to join the Primary Care team at HMP Preston. This role involves working directly with patients to develop care plans, deliver clinical interventions, and provide support in a prison environment. Ideal candidates will be registered nurses who demonstrate a non-judgmental, compassionate approach towards substance misuse treatment.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Professional development support

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience working in a hospital or prison environment is an advantage.
• Sound clinical knowledge in substance misuse.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team prioritising patient care.
• Deliver clinical and psychosocial interventions to patients.
• Monitor medication responses and communicate treatment options.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Clinical substance misuse knowledge

Experience with opiate-dependent patients

Non-judgmental attitude

Education

Current NMC registration

Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)

RCGP 1 in Substance Misuse

Job description

Job Summary

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 Preston, a Category B male prison located in Preston. HMP Preston is a remand prison for males aged 18+ with a capacity of 680.

Role Overview

As part of the healthcare department, the Substance Misuse Nurse will work on the prison wings and may be required to support dispensing. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 3rd December.

Working Hours

• Monday – Sunday – 37.5 hours per week
• 7:30am – 8:30pm
• Every other weekend
• 2‑week rolling rota

Salary

£34,428 – £41,659 per annum (FTE), depending on experience.

How 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

Responsibilities

• 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 group and 1‑to‑1 settings 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. Work with individuals on a 1‑to‑1 basis, providing advice and information.
• Support in group work delivery and liaise with prescribers and Recovery Practitioners on clinical interventions; occasionally support dispensing.
• Have an understanding and commitment to recovery and a person‑centred approach.

Benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• Support to grow in your role and continue 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 are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first.

Eligibility & Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD).
• RCGP 1 in Substance Misuse or willingness to undertake.
• Experience working with opiate‑dependent patients.
• Sound clinical substance misuse knowledge.
• Non‑judgmental and compassionate approach.
• Experience in a hospital, community or prison environment is an advantage.

Additional Information

• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Employment offers subject to additional vetting and security checks.
• Disclosure and Barring Service check required.
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Job Details

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 13267

Location: HMP Preston, 2 Ribbleton Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5AB

Application

📅 Posted 18 November 2025

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