Senior Substance Misuse Nurse

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Stocken, a category C Male Prison located in Stretton, Rutland. HMP Stocken is a male prison with a capacity of 1,056 adults. You will have experience in substance misuse and ideally hold RCGP 1 in Substance Misuse or willingness to undertake.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, prioritising patient care to develop individualised packages of care through comprehensive assessment and recovery planning
• Deliver a range of treatment options including clinical and psychosocial interventions in both a group and 1-1 setting with recovery at the centre of our healthcare wellbeing model
• Carry out comprehensive assessments, initiate and review individual recovery plans and communicate the full range of treatment options available to service users
• Monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects and liaise with prescribers. You will work with individuals on a 1-1 basis, providing advice and information
• Support in group work delivery and liaise with prescribers and Recovery Practitioners on clinical interventions. You will occasionally be required to support dispensing
• Have an understanding and commitment to recovery and a person-centred approach

If you are interested in career development, we offer opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, including both internal and external options for development and learning.

We also offer:

• 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

About us

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. Our purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values: treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated; act with integrity; embrace diversity; strive to do things better together.

Requirements

• Registered nurse with current NMC Adult / Mental Health
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)
• RCGP 1 in Substance Misuse or willingness to undertake
• Experience of working with opiate dependent patients
• Sound clinical substance misuse knowledge
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach

Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Secure environments are challenging and rewarding for healthcare professionals. If you are looking for a role where you can develop your healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job description Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Stocken, a category C Male Prison located in Stretton, Rutland. HMP Stocken offers:

• Onsite car parking
• Access to onsite gym
• Career and Development opportunities

Hours:

• Monday - Friday
• 37.5 hours per week
• 9am - 5pm

Salary

This position is full time; you'll receive an annual salary between £43,609 - £49,175 per annum FTE 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.

Qualifications and other criteria

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission to the DBS to check for any previous convictions.
• UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name: Practice Plus Group

Address: 2 Stocken Hall Rd, Stretton, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7RD

Employer's website:

Salary information: £43,609 to £49,175 a year (dependant on experience)