Substance Misuse Nurse

Practice Plus Group

  • Devon
  • £53,172 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Belmarsh name, a category A Prison located in Thameside, London.HMP Belmarsh is a male, maximum security prison that has a capacity for 910 inmates. Healthcare at HMP Belmarsh includes, Dentists, Primary Care, Mental Health, Substance abuse and Pharmacy.Hours7 days a week7.30am-20.00pm 19.30pm-7.45amSalaryThis position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary up to £53,172 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.What you'll be doingAs a 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.
  • Carry out comprehensive assessments, initiate and review recovery plans and confidently communicate the full range of treatment options available to service users.
  • Monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects and liaise with prescribers.
  • Support in group work delivery and liaise with prescribers and Recovery Practitioners on clinical interventions.
  • Have an understanding and commitment to recovery and a person centred approach.
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 doesn’t 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
What we'll look for in youThe 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.Practice Plus Group’s 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.Qualifications Required
  • NMC Registered nurse.
  • 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 you’re 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.LocationHMP BelmarshPositionPrimary Care NursesAdvertising SalaryUp to £53172 depending on experienceVacancy TypePermanentSchedule TypeFull TimeRewards & BenefitsFlexible workingExtensive career development and training opportunitiesA wide range of specialismsPhysical and mental health supportRefer a friend schemeBlue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibilityTraining & DevelopmentTraining delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System, including:
  • Non Medical Prescribing
  • Clinical Supervision
Practice Plus Group Skills AcademyApprenticeship pathways:
  • Enhanced Clinical Practitioner L6 or L7
  • Advanced Clinical Practitioner L7 (includes NMP)
In this role, I can really enhance my leadership skills- both clinical and non-clinical- as well as my managerial skills, I can engage with other clinicians to lead by example, and inspire and motivate other clinicians. I'm thriving in this role and am really enjoying it.

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