We are recruiting for a Substance Misuse Nurse based at HMP High down, Sutton, Surrey, (SM2)

Here 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. Integration and partnership are integral to the work we do.

We believe that everyone can live a fulfilling life, whatever their past. 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.

To provide high-quality clinical assessment and treatment to substance dependant prisoners, working in partnership with HM Prison Service and all other stakeholders.

You will ensure the delivery and monitoring of high standards of nursing care and relevant substance misuse interventions to all Service Users in accordance with the standards set out in the NMC Code of Conduct.

As a Band 6 Nurse, you will demonstrate leadership and undertake managerial responsibilities if required, delivering clinical supervision to junior staff and deputising for the Lead Nurse when required.

You will provide high standards of nursing care through on-going clinical assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of treatment for drug and alcohol users.