Senior Substance Misuse Nurse

Job title:

Senior Substance Misuse Nurse

Company

NHS

Job description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Wormwood Scrubs, a category B Prison located in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, West London.Hours37.5 hours working shifts over 7 days a week covering 07:30 – 19:30SalaryThis position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £53172 per annum FTE – depending on experience.How will we support you?Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needsSupport from the wider teamCandidates 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 checksMain duties of the jobAs a Senior 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.
• You will deliver a range of treatment options including clinical and psychosocial interventions in both a group and 1-1 setting with recovery at the centre of our healthcare wellbeing model.
• You must be able to carry out comprehensive assessments, initiate and review individual recovery plans and confidently communicate the full range of treatment options available to service users.
• You will monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects and liaise with prescribers.
• You will work with individuals, on a 1-1 basis, providing advice and information.
• You will support in group work delivery and liaise with prescribers and Recovery Practitioners on clinical interventions.

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 doesnt 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

Our full range of benefits is available as a download on this ad.About usThe Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs 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 Groups 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

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)
• RCGP 1 in Substance Misuse or willingness to undertake.
• Experience of working with opiate dependant patients
• Sound clinical substance misuse knowledge.
• Able to motivate and persuade others through advanced communication skills.
• Able to gain the appropriate level of consent.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre 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.Date posted03 January 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£53,172 a year Up to £53,172 per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number8148_8Job locations160 Du Cane RoadLondonLondonW12 0ANJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Wormwood Scrubs, a category B Prison located in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, West London.Hours37.5 hours working shifts over 7 days a week covering 07:30 – 19:30SalaryThis position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £53172 per annum FTE – depending on experience.How will we support you?Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needsSupport from the wider teamCandidates 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 Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Wormwood Scrubs, a category B Prison located in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, West London.Hours37.5 hours working shifts over 7 days a week covering 07:30 – 19:30SalaryThis position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £53172 per annum FTE – depending on experience.How will we support you?Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needsSupport from the wider teamCandidates 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 checksPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential

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Expected salary

£53172 per year

Location

West London

Job date

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 08:33:17 GMT

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