Substance Misuse Clinical Lead

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Clinical Lead to join our Primary Care team at HMP & YOI Drake Hall, a category D Prison located in Stafford.

HMP & YOI Drake Hall is female and young offenders closed prison that focuses on rehabilitation and reintegration into society. 

Hours

Monday - Friday (Occasional weekends)

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £53,077 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

Main duties of the job

As a Substance Misuse Clinical Lead, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Be responsible for the clinical delivery and operational management of the Integrated Substance Misuse Service.
• Provide Outstanding evidence based care to our patients by seeking out, listening to and acting on feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
• Provide clinical expertise and expert advice for primary care services throughout the prison to drive up clinical performance. Deliver Lead the team to deliver, non-judgemental care that is safe, high quality, patient centred whilst meeting CQC requirements, following our policies, procedures and always considering safeguarding.
• Inspire Excellence in your colleagues by pro-actively leading the service and motivating the team recognising that our workforce is our most valuable asset. You will forge strong links with our partners and stakeholders, providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of.

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 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. 

• Registered professional with current registration (NMC - Nurses, HCPC - Pharmacists); and a Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Experience of working within substance misuse services
• Experience managing teams
• Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
• Understanding of clinical governance, health and safety, QOF, EBP and national standard

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.