At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver clinical and psychosocial interventions while developing individualised care packages for patients.
- Company: Join the Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group, serving over 40,000 patients in secure environments.
- Benefits: Enjoy a salary up to £55,086, onsite gym access, and a bespoke induction training course.
- Other info: Work shifts of 37.5 hours total, including days and nights, in a Category A male prison.
- Why this job: Be part of a multi-disciplinary team focused on recovery and patient-centred care in HMP Belmarsh.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse with current NMC registration and experience with opiate dependent patients.
The predicted salary is between 55086 - 55086 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Belmarsh. HMP Belmarsh is a male prison Category A with a capacity of 700 adults.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: up to £55,086 per annum depending on experience.
- Hours: shifts 24 hours, between 7:30 am - 8 pm and 7:30 pm - 8 am; 3 weeks of days and 1 week of nights/weekends, 37.5 hours total.
- Onsite car parking
- Access to onsite gym
- Career and Development opportunities
- Bespoke induction, including Introducing Health in Justice training course
- Competency framework and regional/national career development opportunities
- Bespoke Learning Management System
- Support from the wider team
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed
Main Duties
- 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 group and 1:1 settings, with recovery at the centre of our healthcare wellbeing model
- Carry out comprehensive assessments, initiate and review individual recovery plans and confidently communicate treatment options to service users
- Monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects and liaise with prescribers; provide advice and information on a 1:1 basis
- Have an understanding and commitment to recovery and a person-centred approach
- Attend emergency calls
- Assess new arrivals and refer them to the appropriate department
Qualifications & Experience
- Registered nurse with current NMC registration
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
- Experience of working with opiate dependent patients
- Sound clinical substance misuse knowledge
- A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
- Experience in a hospital, community or prison environment (ideal but not essential)
Additional Requirements
- Legal right to work in the United Kingdom and subject to additional vetting and security checks
- Submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (CRB) to check for any previous convictions
- Applicants must have current UK professional registration
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group provides NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, standing by core values of respect, integrity, diversity and continuous improvement.
Senior Substance Misuse Nurse in London employer: Job Search Place Limited
Practice Plus Group offers a supportive environment with career development opportunities and a bespoke Learning Management System. Located at HMP Belmarsh, the team values respect, integrity, and continuous improvement. Employees benefit from discounts on shopping and leisure activities, alongside a 24/7 employee assistance helpline.
