Job Summary
Are you looking for a new challenge or the opportunity to develop your career pathway then this could be the job that you are looking for. The Substance Misuse Team at HMP Nottigham, are seeking a dynamic enthusiastic experiencedSenior Substance Misuse Nurse to join the team. We are looking for someone who enjoys a challenge, can work well within a team and autonomously.
NHFT provide healthcare mental health and wellbeing services within HMP Nottingham
AtNorthamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT), we're proud to be ratedOutstandingby the CQC. We're committed to innovation, inclusivity, and making a real difference in the lives of our patients and staff.
Why Join NHFT?
Annual Leave:27 days + 8 bank holidays (rising with service)
NHS Pension Scheme
Health & Wellbeing Support
Learning & Development Opportunities
Inclusive and supportive team culture
Main duties of the job
About The Role
As a key member of the Substance Misuse Service, you'll lead on mental health assessments and care for residents with dual diagnosis needs. You'll work autonomously, managing your own caseload, and collaborate closely with the prison's mental health team, psychosocial services, and wider healthcare colleagues.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
Delivering specialist clinical and mental health interventions
Conducting comprehensive assessments and risk evaluations
Administering medication and opioid substitution therapy
Supporting service development and continuous improvement
Supervising junior staff and contributing to team leadership
Promoting trauma-informed care and health education
About Us
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.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.
Be Part of Something Bigger
If you're ready to lead with compassion and make a lasting impact in a unique healthcare setting, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of substance misuse care in secure services.Learn more about us
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
270-TG715-HMPNOT
Job locations
HMP Nottingham
Nottingham
NG5 3AG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications
RMN qualification with post-graduate education or equivalent experience
Desirable
RCGP Level 1 (or working towards) in Substance Misuse
Non-medical prescribing qualification
Essential
Skills
Strong assessment, caseload management, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
IT literacy and familiarity with clinical systems (e.g. SystmOne)
Essential
Experience
Experience in substance misuse and mental health care
Desirable
Experience in prison or secure settings
Person Specification
Essential
Experience in substance misuse and mental health care
Desirable
Experience in prison or secure settings
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Nottingham
Nottingham
NG5 3AG
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Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Nottingham
Nottingham
NG5 3AG
Employer's website
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