Substance Misuse Nurse - Non - Medical Prescriber

Overview

Substance Misuse Nurse - Non-Medical Prescriber. We are recruiting for our Primary Care team at HMP Brixton following recategorisation to a Category B Remand Prison.

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within the Primary Care team, focusing on mental health and substance misuse needs in a prison setting.
• Work as a Non-Medical Prescriber as part of delivering safe, effective patient care.
• Collaborate with the wider team to support patient health and well-being in early custody.

Hours

Full time, 30 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Salary

From £54,000 to £58,000 per annum FTE (equivalent to £43,200 to £46,400 per annum pro rata) depending on experience

How we will support you

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Access to 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. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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