Senior Substance Misuse Nurse in Oakham inOakham PUBLISHED WED 2 APR 2025 Jump to job information section
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Job description
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Stocken, a category C Mens Prison located in Stretton, Rutland.
Hours
- Monday - Sunday 37.5 hours per week.
- Mon-Fri- 7.30am-5.30pm
- Weekends/bank holidays- 8.30am-5.30pm
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £42094 - £47466 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.
As a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will
- Work work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, 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
- You will monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects and liaise with prescribers
- Work with individuals, on a 1-1 basis, providing advice and information
- You will support ingroup work delivery and liaise with prescribers and Recovery Practitioners on clinical interventions.
- Occasionally be required to support dispensing. You must have an understanding and commitment to recovery and a person centred approach.
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
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Stocken, a category C Mens Prison located in Stretton, Rutland.
Hours
- Monday - Sunday 37.5 hours per week.
- Mon-Fri- 7.30am-5.30pm
- Weekends/bank holidays- 8.30am-5.30pm
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £42094 - £47466 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.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
Requirements
See the job description for full role requirements.
Benefits
Benefits are provided by the employer and will be confirmed during your application.
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