Substance Misuse Nurse

This post involves working within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team in a Category B local prison providing primary care, with a difference , also providing in house Mental health and also bespoke substance misuse team. Come and learn some fantastic skills working somewhere unique., In addition to the benefits offered under the NHS terms and conditions of service, this post additionally attracts a Recruitment and Retention incentive of £5000 for the successful applicant/s paid over the first 18 months of employment (given probation / supervision standards are met), Please note incentive payments are not applicable to existing NHFT substantive staff. Terms and conditions apply., This post involves working within a multi-disciplinary team in a Category B local prison providing substance misuse support to our residents., We are seeking a qualified nurse to work within our integrated healthcare team. The successful candidate will represent health care and work alongside the primary care and mental health teams and the prison service to ensure comprehensive care is provided to residents.

The successful candidates will undertake various duties within the prison setting, including screening new residents, performing assessments and reviews whilst working in partnership with other agencies to provide comprehensive care.

Secure environment experience is especially desirable, but not essential. You will benefit from an extensive supernumerary period, access to a full range of training and be encouraged to develop your skills within this role.

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.