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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

About

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff who provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.

As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit: www.cnwl.nhs.uk

(source: Central and North West London NHS Foundation NHS Trust website)

Contact

Address: 350 Euston Road; Regent's Place; London; London; NW1 3AX
Contact Number: 02032145700

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Jobs Website

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Ref: 333-D-HJ-1845-A Vacancy ID: 7538914

Substance Misuse Lead Nurse - HMP Feltham B

Accepting applications until: 23-Oct-2025 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 23-Oct-2025 23:59

Location

Site: HMP Feltham B
Address: Bedfort Road
Town: Feltham
Postcode: TW13 4ND
Major / Minor Region: London

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Health & Justice Services work to a 7 day working week)

Salary

Salary: £53,751 - £60,651 per annum incl. of HCAS Outer (pro rata if P/T)
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 7)

Specialty

Main area: Health & Justice

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about the advertised role, please refer to the job description & person specification included in the documents section of this advert.

Clinical:

Ensure you and your team provide high standards of nursing care through on-going clinical assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment for drug and alcohol users.
Work with a high degree of autonomy and professional accountability to safely deliver the service needs
Manage sensitive information empathically. This includes sharing and discussing a patient’s changing condition or needs with other relevant professionals.
Lead on inter-professional and multidisciplinary working with the aim of ensuring continuity of care.
Continuously evaluate, develop, and implement improvements for clinical and psychosocial service delivery.
Participate and support staff in the safe management of high- risk areas and carry out risk assessments including:
- Handling hazardous material and body fluids
- Challenging behaviour and high-risk situations
- Adult/child safeguarding concerns
- Illicit Drug Use
Promote the health and well-being of patients, supporting their often-complex needs to maintain their optimum level of physical and psychological health.
Manage and support the delivery of bio-psychological and clinical care planning.
Ensuring that needs assessments and treatment plans are reviewed and maintained in line with NMC and local guidelines.
Ensure the 6 ‘C’s are embedded in your clinical practise and the practise of your junior staff.
Ensure that all aspects of professional behaviour and standards are practised in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct at all time

Vaccination

The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system
Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Attitudes, aptitudes personal characteristics

Essential criteria

Committed to multidisciplinary team work
Committed to User involvement
The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the Equal and Diversity policy at a level appropriate to the job

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria

Sound clinical knowledge and understanding of current NHS policies and national drug issues/policies
Good verbal, written and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and to prioritise effectively.
Ability to assess and treat people with dual diagnosis
Up to date medicines management competencies.
IT literate: competent using Microsoft Word and able to report clinical activity data on patient information systems.
Experience of managing a caseload within the community
Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach which considers the needs of the whole person
Management experience
Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills.

Desirable criteria

Experience of working with stimulant users and people with alcohol problems.
Experience of group facilitation.
Awareness/knowledge of research skills.
Awareness of counselling models
Motivational Interviewing skills / Relapse.

Previous Experience

Essential criteria

Relevant post-registration experience
Substantial experience working in a drug and alcohol service.
Experience of practising as an Independent Nurse Prescriber
Experience of providing line management in a team
Experience in undertaking Risk Assessments and Risk Management
Experience of teaching others and willingness to undertake Teaching and Assessing qualification within six months of commencing post.

Desirable criteria

Community Nursing Experience.
Experience of working in and delivering services to injecting drug users.
Experienced in the supply and administration of Hepatitis vaccines.
Advanced assessment skills
Experience of practising as an Independent Nurse Prescriber.

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

RMN / RGN
Evidence of continuing personal development and post-registration training in the nursing care assessment and treatment substance misuse clients.
Relevant post graduate qualification
V300 Independent Nurse Prescriber or applicant who is currently enrolled in an Independent Nurse Prescribing course

Desirable criteria

Degree/ Masters in Drugs and Alcohol Studies or equivalent qualification.
Completed the Motivational Interviewing Training Module.
Advanced assessment skills.

Documents

Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Victor Benson

Job title

Health & Wellbeing Service Manager

Email address

[email protected]

Additional information

We are a friendly team and encourage any prospective candidate to contact us with any questions and/or to book an informal visit.

You can also find more information on our services and the work we do within the Health & Justice Directorate please do look at our new website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/health-and-justice

Our healthcare services work to a 7-day week working model, to ensure our patient's healthcare is always managed and maintained to the highest of standards.