NHS

Senior Substance Misuse Nurse


Pay46,525.00 - 50k / year
LocationWinchester/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

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      Job summary

      UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

      + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

      We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Winchester, a category B Prison located in central Winchester. Working closely with the recovery team.

      HMP Winchester is a Category B Local remand prison located in Central Winchester accommodating approximately 670 male prisoners.

      Although the site is close to Winchester city centre there is onsite parking for all staff and it is a short walk from Winchester train station.

      Hours

      37.5 hours a week working 3x 12.5 hour shifts plus some weekend work.

      Salary

      This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £50,000 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

      How will we support you?

      Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

      Competency framework

      Regional and national career development opportunities

      Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

      Support from the wider team

      Candidates 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.

      Main duties of the job

      As a 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
      • 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
      • 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.
      • 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
      • Support in group work delivery and liaise with prescribers and Recovery Practitioners on clinical interventions. You will occasionally be required to support dispensing
      • Have an understanding and commitment to recovery and a person centred approach.

      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

      About us

      The 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.
      • A non-judgmental and compassionate approach.

      Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

      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 posted

      22 April 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £46,525 to £50,000 a year £46525-50,000 per annum

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      10789-4

      Job locations

      Romsey Rd

      Winchester

      Hampshire

      SO22 5DF


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

      + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

      We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Winchester, a category B Prison located in central Winchester. Working closely with the recovery team.

      HMP Winchester is a Category B Local remand prison located in Central Winchester accommodating approximately 670 male prisoners.

      Although the site is close to Winchester city centre there is onsite parking for all staff and it is a short walk from Winchester train station.

      Hours

      37.5 hours a week working 3x 12.5 hour shifts plus some weekend work.

      Salary

      This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £50,000 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

      How will we support you?

      Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

      Competency framework

      Regional and national career development opportunities

      Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

      Support from the wider team

      Candidates 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 description

      Job responsibilities

      UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

      + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

      We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Winchester, a category B Prison located in central Winchester. Working closely with the recovery team.

      HMP Winchester is a Category B Local remand prison located in Central Winchester accommodating approximately 670 male prisoners.

      Although the site is close to Winchester city centre there is onsite parking for all staff and it is a short walk from Winchester train station.

      Hours

      37.5 hours a week working 3x 12.5 hour shifts plus some weekend work.

      Salary

      This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £50,000 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

      How will we support you?

      Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

      Competency framework

      Regional and national career development opportunities

      Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

      Support from the wider team

      Candidates 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.

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      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.

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Additional information

      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.

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Practice Plus Group

      Address

      Romsey Rd

      Winchester

      Hampshire

      SO22 5DF


      Employer's website

      https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Practice Plus Group

      Address

      Romsey Rd

      Winchester

      Hampshire

      SO22 5DF


      Employer's website

      https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.