Substance Misuse Nurse

Hmp Long Lartin; Ullington; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A category A prison in the UK seeks an experienced Substance Misuse Nurse to join their Primary Care team. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development. Candidates must be ready for a challenging environment where they'll provide crucial health support for inmates dealing with substance misuse issues. Driving is necessary due to location.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Career development opportunities

Support from the team

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in substance misuse treatment.
• Strong communication skills to engage with patients.
• Ability to work in a challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to inmates with substance misuse issues.
• Conduct health assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to support inmate health.

Skills

Nursing experience

Knowledge of substance misuse

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Substance Misuse Nurse

CAPTION: Job details

Details

• Posting date: 23 September 2025
• Salary: Not specified
• Additional salary information: Negotiable
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 07 October 2025
• Location: Evesham, WR11 8TZ
• Company: NHS Jobs
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: E0314-25-4333

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 Long Lartin, a category A Prison located in Littleton. HMP Long Lartin is a male prison serving life sentences with a capacity for 690 inmates. Not well situated so you would need to drive. Hours 37.5 hours per week 3 days a week 07:30am-20:00pm Salary This position is full time, you\'ll receive an annual salary between £33,232.10- £40,211 per annum depending on experience.

Support and development

• 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.