Substance Misuse Nurse Band 6

JR United Kingdom; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is looking for a dedicated part-time Substance Misuse Nurse to join their team at HMP Bronzefield. The role involves providing high-quality clinical care to individuals with substance dependency issues, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring effective interventions. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of post-registration experience and strong communication skills. Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing Days

Contributory Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience.
• Knowledge of medication administration and NMC Code of Conduct.
• Ability to manage patient care and teamwork effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of nursing care for prisoners.
• Conduct clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with professionals in the prison healthcare system.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Communication skills

Leadership

Risk assessments

IT Skills

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse with NMC

Job description

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Substance Misuse Nurse - Band 6 - Part time - HMP Bronzefield

Location: Middlesex - Ashford

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time

Closing Date: 02 Sep 2025

About The Role

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality clinical care and supporting individuals on their recovery journey? We are looking for a dedicated Band 6 Substance Misuse Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team within HMP Bronzefield

About the Role

As a Substance Misuse Nurse, you will provide high-quality clinical assessment, care, and treatment to prisoners with substance dependency issues. Working in close partnership with HM Prison Service and other key stakeholders, you will play a vital role in delivering evidence-based interventions and supporting recovery pathways within a secure setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver and monitor high standards of nursing care and substance misuse interventions, in line with the NMC Code of Conduct.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and contribute to tailored treatment plans.
• Work collaboratively with a range of professionals including prison staff, healthcare colleagues, and external support agencies.
• Provide leadership within the team and undertake managerial responsibilities where required.
• Ensure safe, person-centred, and recovery-focused care for all service users.

Ideal Candidate

Please see below a list of knowledge, skills and experience needed for this role.

• A Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience
• Evidence of personal development since entering the NMC register
• Knowledge of the safe storage and administration of medication
• Knowledge and ability to comply with the NMC Code of Conduct
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care and act accordingly if concerns present themselves
• Ability and knowledge to carry out risk assessments and management
• Strong IT Skills E A Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain accurate patient records within the standards required locally, the Forward Trust and NMC
• Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure
• Understand the different roles within a multidisciplinary team and be able to work effectively within this
• Ability to provide and accept feedback, support and clinical supervision
• Knowledge and an awareness of health issues related to Substance Misuse
• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to travel to other sites
• Committed approach to continuous professional development and the revalidation process
• Dignified and holistic approach to care
• Leadership skills (motivating, use of initiative, change management)

Please also see the job description attached for more information about this role.

About Us

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.
We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits -

• Training and development opportunities
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.