Bank Substance Misuse Nurse

Bank Substance Misuse Nurse

Join Practice Plus Group as a Bank Substance Misuse Nurse at HMP Leeds, a category B men’s prison located in Gloucester Terrace, Armley, Leeds, West Yorkshire.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Substance Misuse team with a friendly and supportive culture that values strong PPG values.

We offer opportunities to develop as a specialist in Health in Justice within substance misuse and primary care nursing.

• Day Shift: 07:00 – 20:30
• Early Shift: 07:00 – 15:00
• Main Shift: 08:00 – 17:00
• Night Shift: 20:00 – 07:30
• Late Shift: 12:00 – 20:30

£23.83 per hour

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• 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.

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, prioritising patient care and developing individualised packages of care through comprehensive assessment and recovery planning.
• Deliver a range of treatment options, including clinical and psychosocial interventions in both group and one‑to‑one settings with recovery at the centre of our healthcare wellbeing model.
• Carry out comprehensive assessments, initiate and review individual recovery plans, and confidently communicate the full range of treatment options to service users.
• Monitor therapeutic responses to medication and side effects, liaise with prescribers, and provide advice and information in one‑to‑one practice.
• Support group work delivery and liaise with prescribers and Recovery Practitioners on clinical interventions; occasionally be required to support dispensing.
• Maintain an understanding and commitment to recovery and a person‑centred approach.

We offer a range of internal and external options for development and learning.

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• RCGP Section 1 in Substance Misuse or willingness to undertake.
• Experience of working with opiate‑dependent patients.
• Sound clinical substance misuse knowledge.
• Non‑judgmental and compassionate approach.

Preferred: experience in hospital, community or prison environments.

Practice Plus Group is the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services across 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres, with a core purpose to unlock your best work life.

Entry level

Full‑time

HMP Leeds, Gloucester Terrace, Armley, Leeds, West Yorkshire