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Substance misuse recovery worker

Blaby
NHS
Recovery worker
Posted: 25 August
Offer description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Prescribing Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Fosse Way. Practice Plus Group is delighted to have been awarded the healthcare contract for HMP Fosse Way, a Category C resettlement prison in Leicester, starting from 1st July 2025. HMP Fosse Way opened in May 2023, featuring state-of-the-art design and facilities to provide skills and qualifications to the men, enabling them to secure meaningful employment on release with the aim of reducing reoffending rates.

This position is full-time, with an annual salary of up to £32,346 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
* Access to our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
* Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK on a permanent basis. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.


Main duties of the job

* Assess the needs of patients and evaluate risks accordingly, working collaboratively with team members.
* Provide evidence-based care to a caseload of psychosocial patients, listening to and acting on their feedback to ensure personalized and informed care.
* Deliver psychosocial interventions, providing information and advice on substance misuse concerns.
* Develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery.

If you are interested in career development, we offer a wide range of opportunities, including both internal and external training options.

Additionally, we offer:

* Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
* Free parking
* Free lunches
* Free gym membership
* Support for professional growth and development
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial support when needed


About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a significant difference across over 53 prisons, young offender institutions, and immigration removal centres. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments, serving over 40,000 patients, always prioritizing their needs regardless of background.

Our purpose is to unlock your best work life, guided by our core values:

* Treat patients and colleagues as we wish to be treated
* Act with integrity
* Strive for continuous improvement together

We seek caring, compassionate, and driven professionals to help us realize our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.


Qualifications required

* Experience working within the substance misuse multidisciplinary framework, including housing, social care, healthcare, and mental health pathways.
* A flexible approach to teamwork that encourages new ideas and service improvements.
* Good IT skills and literacy.

Working in secure environments is challenging but rewarding. If you want to develop your healthcare skills and learn something new every day in a dynamic environment, this could be the right role for you.


Job responsibilities

Unlock your best work life

+ Make a difference to every life

We are excited to offer a Prescribing Pharmacist position at HMP Fosse Way. Practice Plus Group is proud to hold the healthcare contract for this newly opened facility, which aims to provide meaningful employment opportunities for its residents and reduce reoffending rates.

This is a full-time role with a salary up to £32,346 per annum, depending on experience.

How will we support you?

* Bespoke induction and training
* Competency framework
* Career development opportunities
* Support from the team

Candidate requirements:

* Legal right to work in the UK on a permanent basis
* Subject to vetting and security checks due to the role's nature


Person Specification


Qualifications

* Please refer to the main job description


Experience

* Please refer to the main job description


Additional Criteria

* Please refer to the main job description


Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Salary: up to £32,346 per annum, depending on experience.

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