Substance Misuse Nurse - Non - Medical Prescriber

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bespoke induction training

Competency framework

Career development opportunities

Access to Learning Management System

Support from the wider team

Job summary

A healthcare provider is recruiting a Substance Misuse Nurse - Non-Medical Prescriber for their Primary Care team at HMP Brixton. In this full-time role, you will provide essential nursing care for mental health and substance misuse needs within a prison environment. The position offers a salary of £54,000 to £58,000 per annum, depending on experience. Candidates should have a legal right to work in the UK and a valid Non-Medical Prescriber qualification.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a legal right to work in the UK.
• Experience in mental health and substance misuse care is essential.
• Must be a Registered Nurse with Non-Medical Prescriber qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care focused on mental health and substance misuse.
• Work as a Non-Medical Prescriber within a prison setting.
• Collaborate with a team to support patient health and well-being.

Skills

Mental health care

Substance misuse care

Non-Medical Prescribing

Job description

Overview

Substance Misuse Nurse - Non-Medical Prescriber. We are recruiting for our Primary Care team at HMP Brixton following recategorisation to a Category B Remand Prison.

HMP Brixton is now a Category B male prison since April 2025, housing men on remand. Our patients’ needs will vary, with a focus on mental health, substance misuse and early days in custody.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within the Primary Care team, focusing on mental health and substance misuse needs in a prison setting.
• Work as a Non-Medical Prescriber as part of delivering safe, effective patient care.
• Collaborate with the wider team to support patient health and well-being in early custody.

Hours

Full time, 30 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Salary

From £54,000 to £58,000 per annum FTE (equivalent to £43,200 to £46,400 per annum pro rata) depending on experience

How we will support you

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Access to 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. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care