Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Leicester, a category B Prison located in Leicester. HMP Leicester is a Category B local prison holding men who are on remand as well as sentenced. It has an operational capacity of around 400. The prison is located in the City Centre and is a 15-minute walk from the station. Hours 37.5 hours per week Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £40,211 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 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. Encourage patient involvement in regime and therapeutic activities and create a physical and psychological environment conducive to high quality care. 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. 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. Flexible attitude to working arrangements 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. 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 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £33,232 to £40,211 a year up to £40,211 - depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 7505_9 Job locations HMP Leicester 116 Welford Rd Leicester Leicestershire LE2 7AJ Job description Job responsibilities UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Leicester, a category B Prison located in Leicester. HMP Leicester is a Category B local prison holding men who are on remand as well as sentenced. It has an operational capacity of around 400. The prison is located in the City Centre and is a 15-minute walk from the station. Hours 37.5 hours per week Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £40,211 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 Substance Misuse Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Leicester, a category B Prison located in Leicester. HMP Leicester is a Category B local prison holding men who are on remand as well as sentenced. It has an operational capacity of around 400. The prison is located in the City Centre and is a 15-minute walk from the station. Hours 37.5 hours per week Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £40,211 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 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification Desirable Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification Experience Essential Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification Desirable Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification Additional Criteria Essential Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification Desirable Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification Desirable Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification Experience Essential Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification Desirable Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification Additional Criteria Essential Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification Desirable Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification 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 HMP Leicester 116 Welford Rd Leicester Leicestershire LE2 7AJ Employer's website https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)