Practice Plus Group
Substance Misuse Nurse
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Substance Misuse Nurse
About The Role
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- MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Wayland, a category C Prison located in Griston, Norfolk.
Salary & Hours
- Salary: £34,428 - £41,659 per annum (depending on experience)
- Working Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 7.30 am – 19:30 pm
- Weekends: 08:30 am – 17:30
How We Support You
- Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health In Justice training course
- Competency framework
- Regional and national career development opportunities
- A Learning Management System tailored to your learning needs
- Support from the wider team
Note: Candidates must have a legal right to work in the UK, and offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Responsibilities
As a Substance Misuse Nurse, your role will include:
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a nurse-led service and prevent hospital admissions
- Conducting medication rounds, dispensing controlled medication, and responding to emergency situations
- Assessing patients and undertaking reception screening
- Delivering nurse-led clinics supported by a multidisciplinary team
- Providing outstanding, evidence-based care to support patients, informed by their personalised feedback
- Offering non-judgmental and compassionate care while making a real impact
- Leading initiatives to inspire excellence, fostering strong partner and stakeholder relationships
- Promoting best practice, ensuring clinical supervision and an environment of continuous quality improvement
- Sharing knowledge, skills, and expertise to ensure safe care and multi-disciplinary teamwork
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Career Development
We encourage continuous professional growth with opportunities for both internal and external development to enhance your expertise.
Benefits
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support for professional development within your role
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and financial assistance when needed
What We Look For
Our Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group delivers care across 53 prisons, young offender units, and immigration removal centres. As the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services for over 40,000 patients in secure environments, our core values drive everything we do:
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- Treating everyone with respect and empathy
- Acting with integrity
- Embracing diversity and inclusion
- Collaborating to make things better
We seek compassionate yet driven professionals who share our passion for equitable and accessible healthcare.
Qualifications & Skills
Required:
✔ Registered nurse (Adult branch) ✔ Current NMC professional qualification ✔ Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) ✔ Understanding of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working ✔ A non-judgmental, compassionate approach ✔ Excellent communication skills
Desirable (Not Mandatory):
- Previous experience in a hospital, community, or prison environment
Working in a Secure Environment
Secure settings present challenging yet rewarding opportunities for healthcare professionals. At HMP Wayland, you’ll develop your skills in a dynamic environment where you can make a real difference every day. If you're ready for an opportunity to grow, learn, and contribute, we’d love to hear from you.
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