Job Summary
Registered Nurse required for the Inclusion Clinical Substance Use & Mental Health team at HMP Stoke Heath (Category C prison for men and young offenders) in Shropshire. The role involves managing a caseload within the clinical substance use element of the service, delivering evidence‑based clinical and psychosocial interventions, and supporting patients from assessment through to discharge. The position is funded at Band 5, £32,073 to £39,043 per annum, Permanent, Full‑time.
Responsibilities
* Deliver high quality clinical and psychosocial interventions to patients, families and carers.
* Act as the named nurse to a group of patients under the direction and supervision of the person with continuing responsibility.
* Assess, plan and conduct treatment reviews for people with diverse and complex needs, reviewing appropriately.
* Participate in therapeutic group work programmes, taking the lead where appropriate.
* Facilitate continuity of care for clients transferring through the criminal justice system, either custodial or community.
* Co‑administer medication, complying with relevant Trust procedures and Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) guidance.
* Undertake drug screening and respond accordingly, in line with policy.
* Contribute to the formulation of care plans in cooperation with a multi‑disciplinary team.
* Maintain an effective reporting system by observing and reporting verbally and in writing on patient condition.
* Ensure the safe custody of all patients as determined by the clinical team.
* Participate in the development of the service to ensure clinical governance processes are actively implemented at the team level.
* Work within the NMC Code of Practice and professional guidelines.
* Maintain an up‑to‑date level of professional competence within the specific environment.
* Assist in the implementation of evidence‑based nursing practice and participate in research and other projects as required.
* Provide high quality clinical and psychosocial interventions to patients and their families and carers.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse on the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) register.
* Current UK professional registration.
Experience
* Experience of formulating assessments, planning, co‑ordinating and supporting people with complex needs.
Disclosure & Barring Service Check
This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Contact
Team Manager: Hannah Barlow
Email: Hannah.barlow@mpft.nhs.uk
Phone: 0300 790 7000
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