Substance Misuse Nurse

Risley, Warrington , Cheshire , England
WA3

About The Role

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Risley, a category C Prison located in Warrington.

HMP Risley works with foreign nationals and a resettlement male prison with a population of 1030.

We are looking for someone who has experience within substance misuse.

The site has:

• Free Parking
• Staff Canteen

Hours:

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday - Friday
• 7.30am - 8.45pm (flexible timings)
• Some weekends when required

This position is full time, with an annual salary up to £33,232 - £40,211 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 for your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment are subject to additional vetting and security checks.

What you'll be doing

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, prioritising patient care, and developing individualised care packages through assessments and recovery planning
• Delivering a range of treatment options, including clinical and psychosocial interventions in group and 1-1 settings, focusing on recovery
• Carrying out comprehensive assessments, initiating and reviewing recovery plans, and communicating treatment options to service users
• Monitoring responses to medication, liaising with prescribers, and providing advice and information to individuals
• Supporting group work delivery and liaising with prescribers and Recovery Practitioners on clinical interventions, including occasional dispensing support
• Understanding and committing to a recovery and person-centred approach

If you're interested in career development, we offer various internal and external opportunities for growth and learning.

Additionally, we offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support for professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial support

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 in secure environments, always prioritising patient needs regardless of background.

Our core values include:

• Treat patients and each other with respect
• Act with integrity
• Embrace diversity
• Strive for continuous improvement together

We seek caring, compassionate, and driven professionals committed to fair and inclusive healthcare access.

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration - Adult
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)
• RCGP 1 in Substance Misuse or willingness to undertake
• Experience working with opiate-dependent patients
• Strong clinical knowledge of substance misuse
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach

Preferred but not essential: experience in hospital, community, or prison settings.

Working in secure environments is challenging but rewarding. If you're eager to develop your healthcare skills and learn daily in a dynamic environment, this role could be perfect for you.