Substance Misuse Band 5 Nurse - HMP Highdown
Location: Surrey
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum (DOE)
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: 05 Jan 2026
About The Role
Are you a compassionate, motivated nurse looking to broaden your skills in a dynamic and rewarding environment?
At The Forward Trust, were recruiting Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurses across HMP Chelmsford (Essex), HMP Send (Woking, Surrey) and HMP Bronzefield (Ashford, Surrey).
This permanent role can be full-time or part-time, offering flexible working. Youll support individuals on their recovery journey while developing specialist clinical skills in a secure, fast-paced setting.
Youll deliver nurse-led clinical and psychosocial interventions to individuals with substance misuse needs. Working within a prison setting offers variety, challenge, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to health, recovery, and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
1. Complete assessments and develop tailored care plans
2. Administer and monitor medication-assisted treatments
3. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and prison staff
4. Provide health promotion and recovery-focused guidance
5. Keep accurate, compliant clinical records
6. Identify and manage safe...