Company:
The Forward Trust
Location: Sutton
Closing Date: 02/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Senior Band 6 Substance Misuse Nurse
Location : Sutton
Salary: £39,005 - £42,618 per annum
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.
What you will be doing?
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. The post holder needs to have an understanding of all aspects of security and safety consistent with working within a custodial framework.
To provide interventions and support for drug and alcohol users with complex needs as part of a recovery plan. This may include triage, assessment; administration of controlled drugs, and other prescribed medication, group facilitation and 1:1 key working
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
What are we looking for?
A Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience
Ability to maintain accurate patient records within the standards required locally, the Forward Trust and NMC
Current Registered General Nurse, Mental Health Nurse
Working knowledge of SystmOne
Experience working within custodial settings and substance misuse
What we offer
NMC Pin paid
Revalidation Appraisal online portfolio including a journal subscription
6 days of CPD per year
Mentorship opportunities
Retention interviews
Support with your revalidation
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 Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter
Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)
21 hours of well-being time
Access to electric car scheme
SimplyHealth benefit
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
*Please note, we reserve the right to close this role early
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