About The Role
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Clinical Lead Prescriber to join our Substance Misuse team at Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre, located in Gatwick, Surrey.
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 - 08:30 - 16:30
Some flexibility with the working hours considered.
Salary
This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary up to £55,996 per annum - depending on experience.
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.
What you'll be doing
As a Senior Substance Misuse Clinical Lead Prescriber your role your responsibilities will vary. You will
provide clinical leadership and management to the registered nurses and care teams
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
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
What we'll look for in you
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We're 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.
Practice Plus Group's 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:
NMC Registered nurse - Mental Health or Adult Nurse
Prescribing qualification in SMS
RCGP 1 in Substance Misuse or willingness to undertake
Experience of working with opiate dependant patients
Sound clinical substance misuse knowledge
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're 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.