Job summary The Substance Misuse Service (SMS) provides clinical interventions for prisoners with 'Substance Misuse' health needs in HMP Aylesbury. The post holder will work as a member of the SMS team contribute to; deliver high quality, safe and effective Non-Medical Prescribing Services. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery and monitoring of high standards of substance misuse nursing care to patients assessed and admitted to the ISMS. This will be done in accordance with their clinical needs applying evidence-based practice to achieve positive clinical outcomes. The post holder will adhere to relevant clinical protocols and policies. The post holder needs to be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of security and safety consistent with working within a custodial setting. Main duties of the job assessment, planning; implementation and evaluation of the care plan for patients referred to this specialist service. advice on treatment options including the full array of substitute prescribing, the management of alcohol withdrawals, detoxification, titration and symptomatic relief. dispensing of medication including controlled drugs, and managing all aspects of clinical safety e.g. potential overdose, pertinent to a high-risk environment. The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings. About us We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL. Date posted 28 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum (pro rata if P/T) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 333-D-HJ-1791 Job locations HMP Aylesbury Bierton Road Aylesbury HP20 1EH Job description Job responsibilities To participate and lead in multidisciplinary team meetings/case discussion. To be a member of the, SMS team meetings, 'Medicines Management' group and attend any business or clinical meetings delegated by the MH Lead. To ensure that regular handover meetings take place, and that all information is communicated across the team. Use the electronic record system to communicate with team members and other healthcare services throughout the prison to ensure auditable communication. To provide specialist advice and support to colleagues throughout the prison Job description Job responsibilities To participate and lead in multidisciplinary team meetings/case discussion. To be a member of the, SMS team meetings, 'Medicines Management' group and attend any business or clinical meetings delegated by the MH Lead. To ensure that regular handover meetings take place, and that all information is communicated across the team. Use the electronic record system to communicate with team members and other healthcare services throughout the prison to ensure auditable communication. To provide specialist advice and support to colleagues throughout the prison Person Specification Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics Essential Commitment to interagency involvement in service, partnership and team work Flexible and adaptable to change management Ability to work flexibly with client group. Basic Information Technology skills. The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the Diversity and Equalities Policy at a level appropriate to the job. Ability to receive feedback to improve practice and service Desirable Willing to support colleagues when difficulties arise in challenging environments Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. Sound clinical knowledge Ability to lead and develop teams. Ability to provide and co-ordinate clinical and management supervision Ability to lead and facilitate decision-making processes Organisational skills Assessment skills, including an understanding of risk assessments. Ability to work within a harm reduction model Understanding of relapse prevention model Awareness of health issues relating to substance misuse. Ability to work in partnership with other agencies. Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach, which considers the needs of the whole person. Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills Desirable Awareness/knowledge of research skills. To be aware of security arrangements within a secure environment Previous Experience Essential Experience in Substance Misuse Experience of key working and care planning Experience in multi-agency working and training. Desirable Knowledge and experience in using SystmOne IT program. Phlebotomy trained Experience of working within prison/secure setting Experience of managing staff Education and Qualifications Essential RMN/RGN - NMC Registration Degree/Diploma Evidence of continuing personal development and post-registration training in the nursing care, assessment and treatment substance misuse clients Non- Medical Prescribing qualification Desirable ENB 998 or equivalent BBV Training RCGP part 1 & 2 Certificate in management of drug misuse. Person Specification Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics Essential Commitment to interagency involvement in service, partnership and team work Flexible and adaptable to change management Ability to work flexibly with client group. Basic Information Technology skills. The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the Diversity and Equalities Policy at a level appropriate to the job. Ability to receive feedback to improve practice and service Desirable Willing to support colleagues when difficulties arise in challenging environments Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. Sound clinical knowledge Ability to lead and develop teams. Ability to provide and co-ordinate clinical and management supervision Ability to lead and facilitate decision-making processes Organisational skills Assessment skills, including an understanding of risk assessments. Ability to work within a harm reduction model Understanding of relapse prevention model Awareness of health issues relating to substance misuse. Ability to work in partnership with other agencies. Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach, which considers the needs of the whole person. Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills Desirable Awareness/knowledge of research skills. To be aware of security arrangements within a secure environment Previous Experience Essential Experience in Substance Misuse Experience of key working and care planning Experience in multi-agency working and training. Desirable Knowledge and experience in using SystmOne IT program. Phlebotomy trained Experience of working within prison/secure setting Experience of managing staff Education and Qualifications Essential RMN/RGN - NMC Registration Degree/Diploma Evidence of continuing personal development and post-registration training in the nursing care, assessment and treatment substance misuse clients Non- Medical Prescribing qualification Desirable ENB 998 or equivalent BBV Training RCGP part 1 & 2 Certificate in management of drug misuse. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Address HMP Aylesbury Bierton Road Aylesbury HP20 1EH Employer's website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)