Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Clinical Lead - Non Medical Prescriber to join our Primary Care team at HMP Brixton, Lambeth, in inner-South London. HMP Brixton is 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. Hours Monday to Friday - 08:00 - 16:00 or 09:00 - 17:00.
Responsibilities
* 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 doesn’t 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
Qualifications
* 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
About Practice Plus Group: The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Values and Benefits
* 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
This position is full time, with an annual salary up to £63,119 per annum.
Support and Requirements
* 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
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