Senior Substance Misuse Nurse

As a substance misuse nurse you will work as part of our early days in custody team. You will complete a detailed reception screen and assess risk on new patients. You will ascertain what needs that patient requires within those first 48 hours and make a referral to the EDIC referral Hub. You will also work in the Conibere Unit which is our drug stabilization unit. You will be RCGP level 2 trained and participate and lead in alcohol and drug reviews. You will complete observations prior to medication administration to ensure that patients are not at risk of overdose.

The dedicated team in the Health in Justice division of Practice Plus Group make a real difference across over 45 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres.

Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 people in these secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their history.

Practice Plus Groups mission is Access to Excellence. Our core values are;

• 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


• patients can only access excellence if we commit to living our values in everything we do when were at work


If you share these values and have transferable skills we want to meet you!

Please note that offers of employment are subject to Practice Plus Group Terms & Conditions and receipt of satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and prison vetting. Practice Plus Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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 Youll receive an annual salary up to £48,000 per annum - depending on experience.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Company pension scheme


• 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays


• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits


• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities


• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development


• Excellent long-term career prospects


• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it