Substance Misuse Nurse : Band 5

Substance Misuse Nurse :
Band 5

Location:

Bisley, Woking

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 (depending on experience)

We are currently recruiting for a Substance Misuse Service :
Band 5, based at HMP Send and Coldingley. At Forward Trust, we deliver a complex range of drug and alcohol services in the unique prison environment. Our support includes providing advice, health and wellbeing, motivational work, clinical services, and a wider range of group work and treatment programmes. The services are commissioned by NHS England and delivered in partnership with primary healthcare providers and HMPPS.

Integration and partnership are integral to the work we do. Our aim is to support those affected by drug or alcohol issues to create lasting change and reduce dependency, homelessness, unemployment, and reoffending.

• Clinical Assessment and Care Planning:
  Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals with substance misuse issues, developing and implementing personalised care plans.
• Treatment Delivery:
  Administer and monitor prescribed treatments, including medication-assisted therapies, ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines.
• Multidisciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including healthcare professionals, prison staff, and external agencies, to provide holistic care.
• Health Promotion and
  
  Education:
  
  Deliver health education and advice to service users, promoting recovery and well-being.
• Record Keeping and Reporting:
  Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring compliance with legal and professional standards.
• Safeguarding and
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Identify and address safeguarding concerns, implementing appropriate risk management strategies.

All prison-based roles will require enhanced DBS and HMPPS security vetting. The process can take up to 8–12 weeks. All offers are subject to receiving both HMPPS vetting and DBS clearances.

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid NMC PIN.
• Minimum of one year's post-registration experience.
• Experience or a keen interest in substance misuse nursing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Please note that we cannot offer any kind of Sponsorship or Visa with this role.