This senior nursing post sits in the substance misuse service at HMP Moorland, a men's prison and young offenders institution run by Practice Plus Group's Health in Justice team. The work centres on assessing people in custody, agreeing recovery plans and delivering clinical and psychosocial treatment one to one and in groups, alongside prescribers. The role is part time, working across a seven-day rota of day and long shifts. Applicants need current NMC registration and will be subject to additional vetting and security checks before any offer.
What the job involves
- Work in a multi-disciplinary team to build individualised care packages through assessment and recovery planning
- Deliver clinical and psychosocial interventions in group and one-to-one settings
- Carry out comprehensive assessments and start and review individual recovery plans
- Communicate the full range of treatment options available to service users
- Monitor responses to medication and side effects, liaising with prescribers
- Give individual advice and information on a one-to-one basis
- Support group work delivery and clinical interventions with prescribers and Recovery Practitioners
- Occasionally support dispensing
Qualifications
- RCGP 1 in Substance Misuse, or willingness to undertake it
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
Registration & licences
- Registered nurse with current NMC Adult or Mental Health registration
Experience
- Experience of working with opiate-dependent patients
Skills & knowledge
- Sound clinical knowledge of substance misuse
- Non-judgmental and compassionate approach
Checks & eligibility
- Legal right to work in the UK
- Additional vetting and security checks
Nice to have
- Experience in a hospital, community or prison environment
What’s offered
- Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course
- Competency framework
- Regional and national career development opportunities
- Bespoke Learning Management System
- Support from the wider team
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline
- Financial assistance when needed
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
