Senior Substance Misuse Nurse
There are ample opportunities to develop into a specialist role within Health in Justice and primary care nursing. Hours and Salary 37.5 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 trainingCompetency frameworkRegional and national career progressionAccess to bespoke Learning Management SystemSupport from the wider teamCandidates 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 planningDeliver clinical and psychosocial treatments in group and 1-1 settings, focusing on recoveryConduct assessments, initiate and review recovery plans, and communicate treatment options confidentlyMonitor medication responses and liaise with prescribersSupport group work and liaise with prescribers and Recovery PractitionersOccasionally support dispensingUphold a person-centered, recovery-focused approach Additional Benefits Discounts on shopping and leisureOngoing professional development support24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial aid About Us The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration centres.
We are the UKs leading independent NHS service provider in secure environments, serving over 40,000 patients.Our core values include:Treat others as you wish to be treatedAct with integrityStrive for continuous improvement togetherWe seek caring, compassionate, driven professionals committed to providing fair, inclusive healthcare access for all.Qualifications and Experience Registered nurse with current NMC registrationEvidence of CPDRCGP 1 in Substance Misuse or willingness to undertakeLeadership experienceExperience with opiate-dependent patients and dependenciesSound clinical knowledge of substance misuseExperience in hospital, community, or prison environments is desirable but not essential.
Join Us If youre looking for a role to develop your healthcare skills in a challenging yet rewarding environment, this could be your perfect opportunity.