Remote ISMS Advance Nurse Practitioner in Kingston upon Thames

The Integrated Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) role will work the Substance Misuse Service (ISMS) remotely. This Service provides support, treatment and interventions for people within the criminal justice system who present with drug/alcohol and complex health needs which may be contributing towards the offending issues.

Main duties of the job:

• Undertake advanced clinical assessments for substance use
• Initiate, titrate and review Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST)
• Prescribe medication
• Assess withdrawal risk using recognised clinical tools
• Provide harm reduction interventions
• Prescribe within scope of competence and national guidelines
• Monitor medication effectiveness and safety
• Undertake medication reviews
• Ensure safe storage and administration of controlled drugs

About us:

DrPA Secure has been operating in secure environments since 2014, providing high‑quality health care services across the UK. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE: Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive; Assurance that care is evidence‑based and demonstrates high‑quality outcomes for our patients; Respectful of people's cultural and religious beliefs; Empowerment - we centre each resident by co‑creating holistic care plans that treat individual needs and support long‑term wellbeing.

Job summary:

The ANP role works the Substance Misuse Service (ISMS) remotely, providing remote clinical assessments for people subject to a community court order or with licence conditions. The ANP will provide clinical assessments, prescribe and deliver ongoing treatment planning for individuals presenting with substance dependency and social vulnerabilities. Working within a multidisciplinary criminal justice partnership, the postholder contributes to therapeutic interventions, harm‑reduction strategies and recovery‑focused care pathways designed to improve health outcomes and support rehabilitation. The role combines advanced clinical practice with offender health principles, supporting individuals through engagement, stabilisation, treatment, and transition between court‑ordered Drug Rehabilitation Requirements (DRR) through to custody and community services. The ANP plays a key role in reducing drug‑ and alcohol‑related harm, improving wellbeing, and supporting safer reintegration into society through evidence‑based clinical interventions and collaborative working with healthcare, probation, court, prison and third‑sector partners. The postholder promotes trauma‑informed, person‑centred care and contributes to the overall service objective of addressing the underlying causes of substance‑related offending, protecting individuals, families and communities while improving long‑term recovery outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Clinical practice:

• Undertake advanced clinical assessments for substance use
• Initiate, titrate and review Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST)
• Prescribe medication
• Assess withdrawal risk using recognised clinical tools
• Provide harm reduction interventions
• Contribute to multidisciplinary individualised care plans
• Conduct risk assessments including safeguarding and self‑harm risk
• Deliver trauma‑informed and recovery‑oriented care
• Support continuity of care on admission, transfer or release (secure settings)
• Participate in complex case reviews

• Prescribe within scope of competence and national guidelines
• Monitor medication effectiveness and safety
• Undertake medication reviews
• Ensure safe storage and administration of controlled drugs

• Work collaboratively with GPs and recovery workers
• Participate in MDT meetings
• Provide specialist clinical advice to colleagues

• Support clinical governance and quality improvement
• Contribute to service audits and evaluations
• Mentor junior staff and nursing teams
• Promote best practice in substance misuse care
• Assist with pathway development and innovation

• Identify safeguarding concerns for adults and children
• Follow statutory safeguarding procedures
• Participate in safeguarding meetings and documentation

• Report incidents via organisational systems
• Adhere to NICE guidelines

Health promotion:

Provide education on substance misuse, harm reduction, and safe medication practices.

Essential qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (Adult or Mental Health)
• MRCGP Substance Misuse Part 1 & Part 2
• Current NMC registration
• MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (or working toward)
• Non‑Medical Prescribing Qualification (V300) or willingness to obtain
• Experience in substance misuse or addictions services
• Advanced clinical assessment skills
• Experience managing complex and vulnerable patients
• Dual diagnosis management
• Harm reduction services
• Community addictions services
• Risk management
• Leadership and mentoring

Personal attributes:

• Structured and methodical
• Commercially aware and risk‑focused
• Confident leading people and making decisions
• Comfortable escalating risks and raising concerns where necessary
• Ability to work autonomously within an operational environment

General information:

The post holder may be required to perform other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably needed. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Benefits:

Pension salary scheme available; Access to perks at work.

Application details:

Please note that all applicants need to have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28‑day break being outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time.

EMAIL CV TO: RECRUITMENT@DRPASECURE.CO.UK

Shortlisted candidates will be asked for RTW, DBS/CTC consent and references.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Part‑time, Flexible working, Home or remote working.