Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse -HMP Downview - Sutton Permanent29,970 - 36,483 We are recruiting for a Band 5 Substance Misuse NurseHere at Forward Trust, we deliver a complex range of drug and alcohol services in the unique prison environment. Our support includes providing advice, health and wellbeing, motivational work, clinical services, and a wider range of group work and treatment programmes.The Forward Trust services which are delivered within prison settings are commissioned by NHS England and are delivered in partnership with primary healthcare providers and HMPPS. Our work in prisons aims to support those affected by drug or alcohol issues to create lasting change and reduce dependency, homelessness, unemployment and re-offending.As a Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse with The Forward Trust, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, nurse-led clinical and psychosocial interventions to individuals with substance misuse issues in a prison setting. This dynamic and challenging environment offers the opportunity to utilise and expand your nursing skills while making a tangible impact on the lives of those in your care.Clinical Assessment and Care Planning: Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals with substance misuse issues, developing and implementing personalised care plans.Administer and monitor prescribed treatments, including medication-assisted therapies, ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines.Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including healthcare professionals, prison staff, and external agencies, to provide holistic care.Health Promotion and Education: Deliver health education and advice to service users, promoting recovery and well-being.Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring compliance with legal and professional standards.Safeguarding and Risk Management: Identify and address safeguarding concerns, implementing appropriate risk management strategies.Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid NMC PIN.Experience or a keen interest in substance misuse nursing.Experience in a prison or secure healthcare setting.Knowledge of substance misuse treatment protocols and harm reduction strategies.Additional qualifications or training in substance misuse or mental health nursing.We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Flexible working- Training and development opportunities- Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)- Season Ticket Loan Scheme- Cycle to work scheme- Crisis Loan Scheme- Electric Car Scheme-3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata''d for part time employees)- 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays- Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter- Diversity at Forward TrustThis includes those with Lived Experience of addiction, offending, or homelessness.This is inclusive of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and/or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity and socio-economic background. Where operationally possible, we will consider flexible working requests and make reasonable adjustments for all roles.

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