Substance Misuse Nurse
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Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice Substance Misuse Nurse
The closing date is 04 November 2026
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Nurse to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Leicester, a category B Prison located in Leicestershire
HMP Leicester is a male prison with a capacity of approximately 320 prisoners. It is a busy but relatively small local remand prison, located in the city centre. The Substance Misuse Nurse will have an interest in working within Substance Misuse Services and supporting individuals with drug and alcohol-related issues. The role will involve training in reception, drug and alcohol issues, healthcare and clinical care, with clinical work taking place in rooms on the prison wing. HMP Leicester Offers:- Onsite Parking
- Training Opportunities
- City Centre Based
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 37.5 hours per week
- 8am - 4pm
- 1 weekend in 3
- Rota's are done 1 month in advance
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary is between £34,428 - £41,659 per annum FTE - 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 and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main duties of the job
As a Substance Misuse Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, prioritising patient care to develop individualised packages of care through comprehensive assessment and recovery planning
- Deliver a range of treatment options including clinical and psychosocial interventions in both a group and 1-1 setting with recovery at the centre of our healthcare wellbeing model
- Be able to carry out comprehensive assessments, initiate and review individual recovery plans and confidently communicate the full range of treatment options available to service users.
- Monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects and liaise with prescribers. You will work with individuals, on a 1-1 basis, providing advice and information
- Support in group work delivery and liaise with prescribers and Recovery Practitioners on clinical interventions. You will occasionally be required to support dispensing
- Have an understanding and commitment to recovery and a person centred approach.
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 doesnt 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
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs 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 Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
- we treat patients and each other as they 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.
- NMC Registered - Adult or Mental Health
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD).
- Experience of working with opiate dependant patients.
- Sound clinical substance misuse knowledge.
- A non-judgmental and compassionate approach.
Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre 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.
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Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£34,428 to £41,659 a year £34,428 - £41,659 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
15655-2
Job locations
HMP Leicester
116 Welford Rd
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE2 7AJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Nurse to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Leicester, a category B Prison located in Leicestershire
HMP Leicester is a male prison with a capacity of approximately 320 prisoners. It is a busy but relatively small local remand prison, located in the city centre. The Substance Misuse Nurse will have an interest in working within Substance Misuse Services and supporting individuals with drug and alcohol-related issues. The role will involve training in reception, drug and alcohol issues, healthcare and clinical care, with clinical work taking place in rooms on the prison wing. HMP Leicester Offers:- Onsite Parking
- Training Opportunities
- City Centre Based
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 37.5 hours per week
- 8am - 4pm
- 1 weekend in 3
- Rota's are done 1 month in advance
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary is between £34,428 - £41,659 per annum FTE - 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 and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Nurse to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Leicester, a category B Prison located in Leicestershire
HMP Leicester is a male prison with a capacity of approximately 320 prisoners. It is a busy but relatively small local remand prison, located in the city centre. The Substance Misuse Nurse will have an interest in working within Substance Misuse Services and supporting individuals with drug and alcohol-related issues. The role will involve training in reception, drug and alcohol issues, healthcare and clinical care, with clinical work taking place in rooms on the prison wing. HMP Leicester Offers:- Onsite Parking
- Training Opportunities
- City Centre Based
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 37.5 hours per week
- 8am - 4pm
- 1 weekend in 3
- Rota's are done 1 month in advance
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary is between £34,428 - £41,659 per annum FTE - 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 and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
Address
HMP Leicester
116 Welford Rd
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE2 7AJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
Address
HMP Leicester
116 Welford Rd
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE2 7AJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruiter
Amy Samra
07974375050
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£34,428 to £41,659 a year £34,428 - £41,659 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
15655-2
Job locations
HMP Leicester
116 Welford Rd
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE2 7AJ
United Kingdom
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