Band 6 Substance Misuse Nurse
Location: Surrey
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: 03 Sept 2025
About The Role
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality clinical care and supporting individuals on their recovery journey? We are looking for a dedicated Band 6 Substance Misuse Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team within HMP Highdown.
About the Role
As a Substance Misuse Nurse, you will provide high-quality clinical assessment, care, and treatment to prisoners with substance dependency issues. Working in close partnership with HM Prison Service and other key stakeholders, you will play a vital role in delivering evidence-based interventions and supporting recovery pathways within a secure setting.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Deliver and monitor high standards of nursing care and substance misuse interventions, in line with the NMC Code of Conduct.
2. Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and contribute to tailored treatment plans.
3. Work collaboratively with a range of professionals including prison staff, healthcare colleagues, and external support agencies.
4. Provide leadership within the team and undertake managerial responsibilities where required.
5. Ensure safe, person-centred, a...