Senior Substance Misuse Nurse

Job overview

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Are you a skilled and compassionate nurse with experience in substance misuse and mental health? Join Team NHFT as a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse and help deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care to residents at HMP Lowdham Grange.

At Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT), we’re proud to be rated Outstanding by the CQC. We’re committed to innovation, inclusivity, and making a real difference in the lives of our patients and staff.

Why Join NHFT?

• Annual Leave: 27 days + 8 bank holidays (rising with service)
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing Support
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Inclusive and supportive team culture

Please note this post is subject to security vetting. To be considered for this post you will need to have continuously resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 years prior to this application and be able to evidence your years of residency.

Main duties of the job

About the Role

As a key member of the Substance Misuse Service, you’ll lead on mental health assessments and care for residents with dual diagnosis needs. You’ll work autonomously, managing your own caseload, and collaborate closely with the prison’s mental health team, psychosocial services, and wider healthcare colleagues.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering specialist clinical and mental health interventions
• Conducting comprehensive assessments and risk evaluations
• Administering medication and opioid substitution therapy
• Supporting service development and continuous improvement
• Supervising junior staff and contributing to team leadership
• Promoting trauma-informed care and health education

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.