Substance Misuse Nurse Band 6 in Ashford)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ashford is seeking a part-time Substance Misuse Nurse. The role involves delivering high standards of nursing care while collaborating with various professionals. Candidates must have over 2 years of experience and hold NMC registration. This position offers flexible working, training opportunities, and annual leave benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience required.
• Evidence of personal development since entering the NMC register.
• Knowledge of safe medication storage and administration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and monitor high standards of nursing care.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments.
• Work collaboratively with professionals.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Nursing care

IT skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Overview

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

Location: Middlesex - Ashford

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pro rata

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time

Closing Date : 23rd October 2025

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

Ideal Candidate

• 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)

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 -

• Flexible working
• 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 proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://careers.forwardtrust.org.uk/vacancies/281/substance-misuse-nurse--band-6--part-time--hmp-bronzefield.html