Job Description

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About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Due to the recent recategorisation to a Category B Remand Prison, we have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Nurse - Non Medical Prescriber to join our Primary Care team at HMP Brixton



HMP Brixton is now a Category B male prison since April 2025 housing men on remand. Our patients needs will vary greatly but there will be a focus on mental health, substance misuse and early days in custody.

Hours

Full time, 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Salary

From 54,000 to 58,000 per annum, depending on experience

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke 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 on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

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What you'll be doing

As a Non Medical Prescriber your responsibilities will vary. You will


Undertakes Clinical Nursing Practice at an advanced level using expert knowledge and clinical skills to deliver care to patients Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues and ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence. Provide treatment as required, including prescribing medication, within their sphere of competence. Carry out comprehensive assessments of patients looked after. Provide advice/support in relation to crisis situations, conditions, and treatment plans,
based on medical and treatment history.

Carry out a clinical review with the patient and update care plans accordingly

If you are interested in

career development,

we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both

internal and external options

for development and learning.

It doesn't stop there

... we also offer:


Discounts on shopping and leisure activities Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it ###

What we'll look for in you

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We're the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.



Practice Plus Group's purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:


we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated we act with integrity we embrace diversity we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.


Qualifications required:


Registered professional with current active registration (NMC, GPHC, HCPC) BSc or equivalent qualification Non-medical prescribing qualification Understanding and knowledge of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care
services including , Clinical Governance, Quality & Outcomes Framework
Understanding of evidence based practice Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.