Are you passionate about delivering high-quality clinical care and supporting individuals on their recovery journey? We are looking for a dedicated Band 6 Substance Misuse Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team within HMP Bronzefield
About the Role
As a Substance Misuse Nurse, you will provide high-quality clinical assessment, care, and treatment to prisoners with substance dependency issues. Working in close partnership with HM Prison Service and other key stakeholders, you will play a vital role in delivering evidence-based interventions and supporting recovery pathways within a secure setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver and monitor high standards of nursing care and substance misuse interventions, in line with the NMC Code of Conduct.
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and contribute to tailored treatment plans.
- Work collaboratively with a range of professionals including prison staff, healthcare colleagues, and external support agencies.
- Provide leadership within the team and undertake managerial responsibilities where required.
- Ensure safe, person-centred, and recovery-focused care for all service users.
Ideal Candidate
Please see below a list of knowledge, skills and experience needed for this role.
- A Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience
- Evidence of personal development since entering the NMC register
- Knowledge of the safe storage and administration of medication
- Knowledge and ability to comply with the NMC Code of Conduct
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care and act accordingly if concerns present themselves
- Ability and knowledge to carry out risk assessments and management
- Strong IT Skills E A Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain accurate patient records within the standards required locally, the Forward Trust and NMC
- Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure
- Understand the different roles within a multidisciplinary team and be able to work effectively within this
- Ability to provide and accept feedback, support and clinical supervision
- Knowledge and an awareness of health issues related to Substance Misuse
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to travel to other sites
- Committed approach to continuous professional development and the revalidation process
- Dignified and holistic approach to care
- Leadership skills (motivating, use of initiative, change management)
Please also see the job description attached for more information about this role.