Substance Misuse Nurse — Dynamic Prison Health Role

Practice Plus Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on shopping and leisure

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Professional development support

Job summary

Practice Plus Group is recruiting a Substance Misuse Nurse for HMP Altcourse in Liverpool. You will join a busy, multi-disciplinary team delivering nurse-led services in a category B prison, with opportunities to develop in substance misuse care.

You must be an registered nurse (adult or mental health) with experience in substance misuse, CPD evidence and a non-judgmental approach. The role offers generous salary and clear progression in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• NMC registration to practise as an adult or mental health nurse.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Experience in substance misuse settings.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a nurse-led service.
• Undertake medication rounds and assess patients.
• Deliver nurse-led clinics and provide evidence-based care.
• Provide compassionate, non-judgmental care in a secure environment.
• Support ongoing learning and quality improvement.
• Forge strong links with partners and stakeholders.
• Share knowledge to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Skills

NMC registration (Adult or Mental)

CPD evidence

Non-judgmental approach

Experience with opiate-dependent

Substance misuse knowledge

Education

NMC registration (Adult or Mental Health)

Job description

Practice Plus Group is recruiting a Substance Misuse Nurse for HMP Altcourse in Liverpool. You will join a busy, multi-disciplinary team delivering nurse-led services in a category B prison, with opportunities to develop in substance misuse care.

You must be an registered nurse (adult or mental health) with experience in substance misuse, CPD evidence and a non-judgmental approach. The role offers generous salary and clear progression in a supportive environment.