Substance Misuse Clinical Lead Non-Medical Prescriber
We have an exciting opportunity for aSubstance Misuse Clinical Lead - Non Medical Prescriber to join ourPrimary Careteam atHMP Brixton,Lambeth, in inner-South London.
HMP Brixton is now a Category B male prison since April 2025 housing men on remand. Our patients needs will vary greatly but there will be a focus on mental health, substance misuse and early days in custody.
In this role you will have the opportunity to provide the highest standards of healthcare to our patients, without having to compromise on efficiency and quality.
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
Hours
Monday to Friday - 08:00 - 16:00 or 09:00 - 17:00
Salary
This position is full time, you’ll receive an annual salary up to £63,119 per annum.
How will we support you?
Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
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 and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main duties of the job
* Provide clinical leadership and management to the registered nurses and care teams.
* Work closely with partners to maintain a robust, high quality clinical service for patients. Ensure that own clinical practice is consistent with autonomous practice within the role.
* Deliver a range of treatment options including clinical and psychosocial interventions.
* Monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects.
* Support in group work delivery of clinical interventions.
* Provide treatment as required, including prescribing medication, within their sphere of competence.
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.
It doesnt stop there we also offer:
* Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
* Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
* we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
* we act with integrity
* we embrace diversity
* we strive to do things better together
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Requirements
* Registered professional with current active registration (NMC, GPHC, HCPC)
* BSc or equivalent qualification
* Non-medical prescribing qualification
* Understanding and knowledge of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services including, Clinical Governance, Quality & Outcomes Framework
* Understanding of evidence based practice
* Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
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
Practice Plus Group
Address
Hawker House
Napier Court, 5-6 Napier Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 8BW
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
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