Job overview
Our Integrated Mental Health and Substance Misuse Service at HMP Isle of Wight is looking for a dynamic and experienced Clinical SMS Nurse. The team is innovative, forward thinking and committed to a Recovery focused approach that meets people's needs. You will be part of a supportive team with effective management, supervision and guidance.
Working with people who have complex offending backgrounds and substance use needs within prison is both challenging and rewarding. This is a fantastic chance to make a positive difference to the lives of people who are often disadvantaged and vulnerable.
Main duties of the job
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for the full list of duties and responsibilities. A summary is as follows:
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
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with drug and alcohol
- Excellent communication skills and a willingness to promote service user involvement.
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Qualification RGN/RMN
Desirable
- Relevant training / Qualification in substance use or health care for hard-to-reach individuals • CBT • Motivational Interviewing • Brief solution focussed therapy • Mapping techniques (ITEP/BTEI)
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This advert is for Clinical SMS Nurse with Inclusion in HMP IOW Prisons. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Sep 2026.
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