Substance Misuse Nurse - Non - Medical Prescriber

Practice Plus Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Substance Misuse Nurse - Non-Medical Prescriber for a full-time position in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering clinical care with a focus on substance misuse and mental health within a prison environment. Qualifications include a current professional registration and a non-medical prescribing qualification. Competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Career development opportunities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Registered professional with current active registration (NMC, GPHC, HCPC).
• Understanding of policy developments related to primary care services.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes Clinical Nursing Practice using expert knowledge.
• Provides expert professional advice to patients and carers.
• Carries out comprehensive assessments of patients.

Skills

Clinical Nursing Practice

Patient assessments

Non-medical prescribing

Crisis intervention

Education

BSc or equivalent qualification

Non-medical prescribing qualification

Job description

Overview

Substance Misuse Nurse - Non-Medical Prescriber

Hours: Full time (30 hours per week) Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent

Role: Other Qualified Professional

Posted 24 Sep 2025 — Closes 24 Oct 2025

Job Description

Due to the recent recategorisation to a Category B Remand Prison, we have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Nurse - Non Medical Prescriber to join our Primary Care team at HMP Brixton. HMP Brixton is now a Category B male prison since April 2025 housing men on remand. Our patients' needs will vary greatly but there will be a focus on mental health, substance misuse and early days in custody.

Hours Full time, 30 hours per week - Monday to Friday.

Salary From £54,000 to £58,000 per annum FTE (£43,200 to £46,400 per annum pro rata) - 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 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.

What you'll be doing

As a Non Medical Prescriber your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Undertakes Clinical Nursing Practice at an advanced level using expert knowledge and clinical skills to deliver care to patients
• Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues and ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence.
• Provide treatment as required, including prescribing medication, within their sphere of competence.
• Carry out comprehensive assessments of patients looked after.
• Provide advice/support in relation to crisis situations, conditions, and treatment plans, based on medical and treatment history.
• Carry out a clinical review with the patient and update care plans accordingly

Career development

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, including internal and external options for development and learning.

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

What we'll look for in you

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 to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. Practice Plus Group's purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

Qualifications required:

• Registered professional with current active registration (NMC, GPHC, HCPC)
• BSc or equivalent qualification
• Non-medical prescribing qualification
• Understanding and knowledge of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services including Clinical Governance, Quality & Outcomes Framework
• Understanding of evidence based practice
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Secure environments are challenging but rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you\'re looking for a role where you can develop your existing skills and learn something new every day, this could be the right opportunity for you.