Senior Substance Misuse Nurse
Posted 19 hours 4 minutes ago by NHS
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse to join our team at HMP Leeds, a category B men's prison located in Gloucester Terrace, Armley, Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Join an integrated, friendly team that values a strong culture and shared PPG values. There are ample opportunities to develop into a specialist role within Health in Justice and primary care nursing.
Hours and Salary37.5 hours per week, with a flexible mix of day and night shifts (7am-8.30pm for days, 8pm-7.30am for nights). Weekends are one or two per month. The salary is up to £48,000 per annum FTE, depending on experience.
Support and Development- Induction including 'Introducing Health in Justice' training
- Competency framework
- Regional and national career progression
- Access to bespoke Learning Management System
- Support from the wider team
Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Employment offers are subject to vetting and security checks.
Main Duties- Work within a multidisciplinary team to develop care plans through assessments and recovery planning
- Deliver clinical and psychosocial treatments in group and 1-1 settings, focusing on recovery
- Conduct assessments, initiate and review recovery plans, and communicate treatment options confidently
- Monitor medication responses and liaise with prescribers
- Support group work and liaise with prescribers and Recovery Practitioners
- Occasionally support dispensing
- Uphold a person-centered, recovery-focused approach
- Discounts on shopping and leisure
- Ongoing professional development support
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial aid
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration centres. We are the UK's leading independent NHS service provider in secure environments, serving over 40,000 patients.
Our core values include:
- Treat others as you wish to be treated
- Act with integrity
- Strive for continuous improvement together
We seek caring, compassionate, driven professionals committed to providing fair, inclusive healthcare access for all.
Qualifications and Experience- Registered nurse with current NMC registration
- Evidence of CPD
- RCGP 1 in Substance Misuse or willingness to undertake
- Leadership experience
- Experience with opiate-dependent patients and dependencies
- Sound clinical knowledge of substance misuse
Experience in hospital, community, or prison environments is desirable but not essential.
Join UsIf you're looking for a role to develop your healthcare skills in a challenging yet rewarding environment, this could be your perfect opportunity.