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Main area Substance Misuse Nurse Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift work, including weekends) Job ref 270-TG651-MHSite HMP Peterborough Town Peterborough Salary 38,682 - 46,580 pa, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 04/02/2026 23:59Job overviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen to work at HMP Peterborough in the Integrated Substance Misuse Team. We are looking for an individual who possesses a caring, positive attitude and is dedicated and conscientious. Good communication abilities, compassion and organisational skills are paramount. The candidates will have the ability to lead by example and work well in a team. A strong interest in working with prisoners is essential.HMP Peterborough is a local Category B prison. It is Englands only dual purposebuilt prison for men and women, including a mother and baby unit, who are kept separate at all times. The prison is located in the city of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, and accommodates up to 360 female and 868 adult male prisoners.We are a warm and friendly team who pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of care. The successful candidates will benefit from an extensive supernumerary induction period, alongside regular supervision and appraisals and be encouraged to undertake training.In addition to the benefits offered under the NHS terms and conditions of service, this post additionally attracts a Recruitment and Retention incentive of 5000 for the successful applicant/s paid over the first 18 months of employment (given probation / supervision standards are met); please note incentive payments are not applicable to existing NHFT substantive staff. Terms and conditions apply.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will have substance misuse experience and a minimum of RCGP 1 in substance misuse.The post holder will have a specialist interest in substance misuse and complete clinical observations and assessments on substance misuse patients.The post holder will ensure the provision of researchbased high quality care to patients in HMP Peterborough in accordance with local and national policies.The post holder will undertake various duties within HMP Peterborough, including acting as a responder to emergencies, screening patients in reception and on the wings, triaging patients and holding nurseled clinics.The post holder will demonstrate leadership qualities and always set an example to junior staff through their own behaviour and attitude.The post holder will participate in audits, research and project work as requested.The post holder will be responsible for supervising and supporting junior staff / students and support their development and education.The post holder will develop and support the concept of change, contributing ideas whilst demonstrating an awareness of prison issues.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesNHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.Application criteriaOne Year hospital experienceSubstance Misuse knowledge/experienceRCGP 1 in substance misuseSubstance misuse prescribing experiencePrison/secured services setting experienceRCGP 2Substance misuse level 3 qualifications or equivalentBy completing an application you are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data. In submitting an application form, you authorise us to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training records and full service history.You must ensure that your application, including supporting statements and behaviour examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Please note plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.All roles are subject to the Home Office immigration rules and therefore eligibility must meet certain requirements for any sponsorship to be considered. Please visit the government website for more information regarding eligibility.At NHFT we support many of our colleagues to work flexibly and we will consider requests for flexible working from day one. For this role, we are open to discussing a range of options including flexible hours, agile/home working, compressed hours and parttime hours. Please have a conversation with the recruiting manager about the flexibility you need and we will explore what is possible with you.Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.All posts that are engaged in a regulated activity will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a DBS recheck on a threeyearly basis whilst employed in such a role. Staff employed in these posts will therefore be asked to register with the DBS Automatic Update Service upon receipt of their DBS certificate and must update yearly; the annual fee will be reimbursed subject to Trust policy. For further information please visit: DBS Update Service: applicant guide - GOV.UK (note if a DBS is applicable for the position then a charge will be deducted from your first salary or upfront cost if a staff bank position.Please note that all new starters to the trust are subject to a probationary period.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr