Band 6 Substance Misuse Nurse

2 weeks ago


Sutton Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom The Forward Trust Full time

Senior Band 6 Substance Misuse Nurse
The Forward Trust are a UK leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment services to offenders. We deliver treatment and recovery support
in prisons and in the community
which helps people move away from addiction and crime. These services provide a variety of support, including advice, counselling, group work and intensive treatment. At The Forward Trust we believe that all people who are addicted to or misusing substances should have access to support, which is effective in protecting their health, and motivating them to take steps towards their own recovery. Over 20 years of pursuing this mission, we have been successful in moving thousands of drug dependent offenders away from a lifestyle revolving around crime, and drug or alcohol dependence.
We believe and are committed to providing opportunities to all people including those with Lived Experience we encourage applications from all background including those in recovery from addiction, co-dependency or gambling, have experience of previous offending or homelessness.
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of high standards of nursing care and psychosocial interventions to patients admitted to the service according to their clinical needs and in accordance with up-to-date evidence-based practice and relevant clinical protocols and policies. To provide interventions and support for drug and alcohol users with complex needs as part of a recovery plan. To participate in effective assessment of care needs, providing a high standard of care to clients in keeping with the philosophy and operational policies of the Prison, in addition to Forward policies and procedures.
Develop, implement & evaluate programmes of care using a problem-solving approach that ensures the needs of each individual patients are met throughout their admission, including detailed arrangements for through-care, transfer/discharge.
To participate in delivering training on substance misuse issues to wider stakeholders
Ability to maintain accurate patient records within the standards required locally, the Forward Trust and NMC
Current Registered General Nurse, Mental Health Nurse
Experience working within custodial settings and substance misuse
NMC Pin paid
Revalidation Appraisal online portfolio including a journal subscription
Training opportunities and career development
Flexible working
Season Ticket Loan Scheme
Cycle to work scheme
25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
Contributory Pension Scheme
21 hours of well-being time
Access to electric car scheme
Please note that all roles which come into contact with services users will require successful candidates to be fully vaccinated against Coronavirus with effect from 1st April 2022 (unless a medical exemption certificate is obtained from your GP) and this will form part of contractual offers.
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply where you will be redirected to their website to complete your application.



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