Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse – Forward Trust
Location: Surrey, Prison Setting – HMP Downview
Salary: £29,970 – £36,483 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 06 Nov 2025
About the Role
We are recruiting for a Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse at Forward Trust. We deliver drug and alcohol services in a prison environment, providing advice, health, and motivation work, clinical services, and group programs.
Responsibilities
* Clinical Assessment and Care Planning: Conduct comprehensive assessments, developing personalized care plans.
* Treatment Delivery: Administer and monitor prescribed treatments, including medication-assisted therapies.
* Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with healthcare professionals, prison staff, and external agencies for holistic care.
* Health Promotion and Education: Deliver health education and advice, promoting recovery and wellbeing.
* Record Keeping and Reporting: Maintain accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with legal and professional standards.
* Safeguarding and Risk Management: Identify and address safeguarding concerns, implementing appropriate risk management strategies.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid NMC PIN.
* Minimum of one year post-registration experience.
* Experience or keen interest in substance misuse nursing.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
* 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.
About Us
Forward Trust is a charitable social enterprise committed to breaking the cycles of crime and addiction, supporting people to build productive lives.
Benefits
* 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 Wellbeing Days.
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