Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Practitioner to join our Primary Care team at HMP Full Sutton, a category A men's Prison located in Full Sutton.
This site is located in a rural location with their own parking on site, an on-site gym, caf, team building days and well-being events annually, regular 1-1's and good scope to develop into a Senior Practitioner.
Hours
hours - Monday to Friday, no weekend working
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £23,100 - 27,195per 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 Practitioner, your responsibilities will vary. You will
1. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, prioritising patient care to develop individualised packages of care through comprehensive assessment and recovery planning.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. You will monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects and liaise with prescribers.
5. You will work with individuals, on a 1-1 basis, providing advice and information.
6. You will support in group work delivery and liaise with prescribers and Recovery Practitioners on clinical interventions.
7. You must have 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:
8. Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
9. Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
10. 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:
11. we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
12. we act with integrity
13. we embrace diversity
14. 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
15. Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
16. Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD).
17. RCGP 1 in Substance Misuse or willingness to undertake.
18. Experience of working with opiate dependant patients.
19. Sound clinical substance misuse knowledge.
20. A non-judgmental and compassionate approach.
21. Able to motivate and persuade others through advanced communication skills.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Practitioner to join our Primary Care team at HMP Full Sutton, a category A men's Prison located in Full Sutton.
This site is located in a rural location with their own parking on site, an on-site gym, caf, team building days and well-being events annually, regular 1-1's and good scope to develop into a Senior Practitioner.
Hours
hours - Monday to Friday, no weekend working
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £23,100 - 27,195per 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Experience
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