Substance Misuse Clinical Lead

NHS

  • York
  • £55,996 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 hour ago
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Clinical Lead to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Millsike, a category C Prison located in Full Sutton, East Yorkshire.HMP Millsike is a newly built prison with an operational capacity of 1500 places. As part of the governments drive to cut reoffending prisoners will spend their sentences learning the skills they need to find work on release. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a new healthcare team from the inception of a brand new prison site. Hours Monday to Friday -08:00 - 16:00 SalaryThis position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £55,996 per annum - depending on experience. How we will support you?Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needsSupport from the wider teamCandidates 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.Main duties of the jobAs a Substance Misuse Clinical Lead, your responsibilities will vary. You will
  • Provide clinical leadership and management to the registered nurses and care teams.
  • Work closely with partners to maintain a robust, high quality clinical service for patients. Ensure that own clinical practice is consistent with autonomous practice within the role.
  • Deliver a range of treatment options including clinical and psychosocial interventions.
  • Monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects.
  • Support in group work delivery of clinical interventions.
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.It doesnt stop there 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 usThe Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs 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 Groups 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
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all. Requirements
  • NMC Registered Nurse Adult or Adult Nurse
  • Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
  • Existing line management experience and student nurse mentorship
  • RCGP 1 in Substance Misuse or willingness to undertake
  • Experience of working with opiate dependant patients
  • Sound clinical substance misuse knowledge
Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.DetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experience Up to £55,996 per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number12103-2Job locationsMoor LaneFull SuttonYorkYorkshireYO41 1FZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs a Substance Misuse Clinical Lead with Practice Plus Group you will:ProvideOutstanding evidence based care to our patients by seeking out, listening to and acting on feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them. You will also provide clinical expertise and expert advice for primary care services throughout the prison to drive up clinical performance.DeliverLead the team to deliver, non-judgemental care that is safe, high quality, patient centred whilst meeting CQC requirements, following our policies, procedures and always considering safeguarding.InspireExcellence in your colleagues by pro-actively leading the service and motivating the team recognising that our workforce is our most valuable asset. You will forge strong links with our partners and stakeholders, providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of.PromoteBest practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement embedding a culture of reflection and shared learning.ShareKnowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care supporting your clinical and non-clinical colleagues to do a great job. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs a Substance Misuse Clinical Lead with Practice Plus Group you will:ProvideOutstanding evidence based care to our patients by seeking out, listening to and acting on feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them. You will also provide clinical expertise and expert advice for primary care services throughout the prison to drive up clinical performance.DeliverLead the team to deliver, non-judgemental care that is safe, high quality, patient centred whilst meeting CQC requirements, following our policies, procedures and always considering safeguarding.InspireExcellence in your colleagues by pro-actively leading the service and motivating the team recognising that our workforce is our most valuable asset. You will forge strong links with our partners and stakeholders, providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of.PromoteBest practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement embedding a culture of reflection and shared learning.ShareKnowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care supporting your clinical and non-clinical colleagues to do a great job.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
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