Join The Forward Trust as a Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse at HMP Chelmsford, working 35 hours per week, and make a real difference to people experiencing substance misuse issues. Use your nursing expertise to deliver vital clinical care, support recovery and help people take positive steps towards a healthier future.
What you’ll be doing
- Carrying out clinical assessments and developing personalised care plans.
- Delivering and monitoring prescribed treatments, including medication-assisted therapies.
- Working with healthcare professionals, prison staff and external agencies to provide holistic care.
- Providing health education and promoting recovery and wellbeing.
- Maintaining accurate patient records and following clinical standards.
- Identifying safeguarding concerns and managing risks.
What we’re looking for
- Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN.
- At least one year of post-registration experience.
- Experience or a genuine interest in substance misuse nursing.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
It would be great if you also have:
- Experience in a prison or secure healthcare setting.
- Knowledge of substance misuse treatments and harm reduction.
- Additional training or qualifications in substance misuse or mental health nursing.
If you're passionate about supporting people to make positive changes and want to use your nursing skills where they can have a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!
All prison-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 5 months to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks.
Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer.
Please see attached Job Description for full details