Substance Misuse Nurse
12 hours ago
Substance Misuse Nurse
Closing date: 04 February 2026
An exciting opportunity to work at HMP Peterborough as part of the Integrated Substance Misuse Team. HMP Peterborough is a Category B prison in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire with 868 male and 360 female prisoners.
The role requires a caring, positive attitude, good communication and organisational skills. A strong interest in working with prisoners is essential.
Main duties
- Lead by example and work well in a team
- Specialist interest in substance misuse – complete clinical observations and assessments on substance misuse patients
- Provide research‑based high‑quality care in accordance with local and national policies
- Act as responder to emergencies, screen patients in reception and on the wings, triage patients and hold nurse‑led clinics
- Demonstrate leadership qualities and set an example to junior staff
- Participate in audits, research and project work as requested
- Supervise and support junior staff/students and support their development and education
- Develop and support the concept of change, contributing ideas whilst demonstrating an awareness of prison issues
Benefits
In addition to NHS terms and conditions, this post attracts a recruitment and retention incentive of £5,000 paid over the first 18 months of employment (subject to probation/supervision standards). Terms and conditions apply.
Qualifications and experience
- RCGP 1 in substance misuse
- Substance misuse prescribing experience
- Prison/secured services setting experience
- RCGP 2
- Substance misuse level 3 qualifications or equivalent
- One year hospital experience
Application criteria
- One year hospital experience
- Substance misuse knowledge/experience
- RCGP 1 in substance misuse
- Substance misuse prescribing experience
- Prison/secured services setting experience
- RCGP 2
- Substance misuse level 3 qualifications or equivalent
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
We promote a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff. We deliver safe, quality care to the people of Northamptonshire and surrounding areas.
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