Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Nurse to join our team at HMP Altcourse, a category B prison located in the Fazakerley area of Liverpool.
HMP Altcourse is the busiest remand prison in the country, so there is a lot going on in this exciting, varied role, where you will gain valuable experience, and no two days are ever the same.
Hours
* Monday – Sunday service
* 37.5 hours per week
* Various shift patterns – 7am – 8pm, 8am – 9pm, 9am – 10pm
* Nights 7:45pm – 7:15am
Salary
This position is full‑time; you will receive an annual salary up to £34,428 – £41,659 per annum, depending on experience.
How 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.
Main duties
* Work within a multi‑disciplinary team to deliver a nurse‑led service and prevent hospital admissions.
* Undertake medication rounds, dispense controlled medication, attend emergency response situations, assess patients, and undertake reception screening.
* Use your skills and knowledge to deliver nurse‑led clinics to your patient group while being supported by a multi‑disciplinary team.
* Provide outstanding evidence‑based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
* Deliver non‑judgemental care that makes a real difference.
* Inspire excellence by forging strong links with our partners and stakeholders.
* Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence‑based care and continuous quality improvement, embedding a culture of shared learning.
* Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, building strong multi‑disciplinary teams.
Benefits
* 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.
Candidate requirements
* Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
* Evidence of continued professional development (CPD).
* RCGP 1 in Substance Misuse or willingness to undertake.
* Experience of working with opiate‑dependant patients.
* Sound clinical substance misuse knowledge.
* Non‑judgemental and compassionate approach.
Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
Additional Information
Secure environments are challenging but rewarding places for healthcare professionals. If you are 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, this could be the right opportunity for you.
Applicants must have a legal right to work in the UK; offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
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