Job Overview
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen within the substance misuse service for an experienced, motivated and forward‑thinking nurse to join a busy and supportive team based at HMP Berwyn. The successful candidate will be joining at a time when services are under review and development, helping meet the changing needs of service users while gaining experience in offender health.
Main Duties
* Provide a holistic harm‑reduction service to individuals within the custodial environment.
* Directly manage service users on their treatment pathway, tailoring management plans to individual needs.
* Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and liaise with community teams, building good working relationships with prison and community services.
* Identify risky behaviours and provide care for patients from all backgrounds, with awareness of mental illness and substance misuse.
* Demonstrate approachability, energy, resilience and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
* Support and engage in professional development and progression through various career pathways.
Working for Our Organisation
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. We promote equality, diversity and welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
We are proud to offer a supportive environment in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Full Job description and Person Specification are available in the supporting documents. To view the details, please click “Apply now” to access Trac.
Offer of employment will be subject to successful receipt of a DBS and prison vetting clearance. Interview will be held on site at HMP Berwyn; requests for virtual interviews will not be accepted.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
* Experience of or interest in substance misuse and alcohol services
Additional Information
* Welsh speaking desirable but not mandatory.
* Successful candidates will receive all recruitment correspondence via the email registered in the application form.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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