Senior Substance Misuse Nurse

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About The RoleUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a part time Senior Substance Misuse Nurse to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Winchester, a category B Prison located in Winchester.To work as part of and lead the Mental Health team within the Integrated Healthcare Services team.Hours15 hours a week working 8-4 Monday and Friday. SalaryThis position is part time, you'll receive an annual salary up to GBP54397per 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 teamCandidates 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.What you'll be doingAs a Substance Misuse Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, prioritising patient care to develop individualised packages of care through comprehensive assessment and recovery planningDeliver 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 modelBe 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.Monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects and liaise with prescribers. You will work with individuals, on a 1-1 basis, providing advice and informationSupport in group work delivery and liaise with prescribers and Recovery Practitioners on clinical interventions. You will occasionally be required to support dispensingHave 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 doesn't stop there we also offer: Discounts on shopping and leisure activitiesSupport to grow in your role and continue your professional development24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it What we'll look for in youThe Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We're the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.Practice Plus Group's purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values: we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treatedwe act with integritywe embrace diversitywe strive to do things better together We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.Qualifications required: Registered nurse with current NMC registration.Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD).RCGP 1 in Substance Misuse or willingness to undertake.Experience of working with opiate dependant patients.Sound clinical substance misuse knowledge.A non-judgmental and compassionate approach. Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

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