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Job summary
The Substance Misuse Nurse provides specialist clinical care and recovery-focused interventions to individuals engaged with the criminal justice system who experience drug and/or alcohol misuse.
Working within the CANOL Offender Intervention Service, the post holder supports the delivery of integrated interventions and dispensing medication aimed at addressing substance misuse as a driver of offending behaviour, improving health outcomes, and reducing reoffending across South Wales custodial and community pathways.
The role contributes to a holistic programme offering therapeutic interventions and health and wellbeing support. The service works with people who have entered the criminal justice system due to substance misuse and aims to break cycles of harmful use and offending through coordinated multi-agency support
Main duties of the job
Undertake comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments of individuals presenting with substance misuse issues.
Assess drug and alcohol dependence, withdrawal risks, and associated health concerns.
Work with the CANOL Multidisciplinary team to develop, implement individualised care and recovery plans.
Deliver evidence-based substance misuse interventions.
Monitor service users physical health and wellbeing.
Support safe detoxification and stabilisation programmes (where applicable).
Provide harm-reduction interventions including overdose prevention education.
Substance Misuse Interventions
Work collaboratively within probation, courts, prison and criminal justice settings.
Support individuals who have been sentenced by the courts to a Drug Rehabilitation Requirement (DRR) and those who are transitioning from custody and community services.
Contribute to reducing substance-related offending behaviour.
Participate in risk assessments relating to harm, safeguarding, and vulnerability.
Liaise with probation, prison staff, healthcare providers, and third-sector partners.
About us
DrPA Secure has been operating in secure environments since 2014, providing high-quality healthcare services across the UK. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:
Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive
Assurance that care is evidence-based and demonstrates high-quality outcomes for our patients
Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs
Empowerment we centre each resident by co-creating holistic care plans that treat individual needs and support long-term wellbeing
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£23 an hour
Contract
Bank
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
E0454-26-0417
Job locations
Harlech Court, Bute Terrace
Cardiff
CF10 2FE
United Kingdom
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Gladstone Road
Barry
CF63 1TD
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Castle Street
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CF4 8UX
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Broadway
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CF37 1BA
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CF31 1LJ
United Kingdom
7 St. Andrews Place
Cardiff
CF10 3BE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
About Us
DrPA Secure has been operating in secure environments since 2014, providing high-quality healthcare services across the UK. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:
Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive
Assurance that care is evidence-based and demonstrates high-quality outcomes for our patients
Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs
Empowerment we centre each resident by co-creating holistic care plans that treat individual needs and support long-term wellbeing
Job Summary
The Substance Misuse Nurse provides specialist clinical care and recovery-focused interventions to individuals engaged with the criminal justice system who experience drug and/or alcohol misuse.
Working within the CANOL Offender Intervention Service, the post holder supports the delivery of integrated interventions and dispensing medication aimed at addressing substance misuse as a driver of offending behaviour, improving health outcomes, and reducing reoffending across South Wales custodial and community pathways.
The role contributes to a holistic programme offering therapeutic interventions and health and wellbeing support. The service works with people who have entered the criminal justice system due to substance misuse and aims to break cycles of harmful use and offending through coordinated multi-agency support
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
Undertake comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments of individuals presenting with substance misuse issues.
Assess drug and alcohol dependence, withdrawal risks, and associated health concerns.
Work with the CANOL Multidisciplinary team to develop, implement individualised care and recovery plans.
Deliver evidence-based substance misuse interventions.
Monitor service users physical health and wellbeing.
Support safe detoxification and stabilisation programmes (where applicable).
Provide harm-reduction interventions including overdose prevention education.
Substance Misuse Interventions
Work collaboratively within probation, courts, prison and criminal justice settings.
Support individuals who have been sentenced by the courts to a Drug Rehabilitation Requirement (DRR) and those who are transitioning from custody and community services.
Contribute to reducing substance-related offending behaviour.
Participate in risk assessments relating to harm, safeguarding, and vulnerability.
Liaise with probation, prison staff, healthcare providers, and third-sector partners.
CANOL operates as an integrated partnership service across prisons and justice services to reduce reoffending linked to substance misuse
Health Promotion & Education
- Deliver health promotion interventions addressing:
- Encourage engagement in wellbeing, education, and recovery opportunities offered by the service.
Care Coordination
Work with CANOL partners to:
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
- Coordinate referrals to:
- Support continuity of care on release from custody.
Safeguarding Responsibilities
- Identify safeguarding concerns for adults.
- Follow organisational safeguarding procedures.
- Participate in multi-agency risk management processes.
Multidisciplinary Team Working
- Work as part of an integrated team including:
- Attend case reviews and MDT meetings.
- Provide clinical advice to non-clinical colleagues.
Clinical Governance
- Adhere to NMC Code of Practice.
- Maintain professional registration and CPD.
- Participate in supervision, audit, and service evaluation.
- Follow prison security procedures and organisational policies.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (General or Mental Health)
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Essential Experience
- Experience working with substance misuse or addictions.
- Experience supporting vulnerable or complex populations.
- Clinical assessment and care planning experience.
Desirable Experience
- Prison or criminal justice healthcare.
- Community drug and alcohol services.
- Dual diagnosis experience.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong clinical assessment skills
- Risk assessment and safeguarding awareness
- Trauma-informed practice
- Excellent communication and engagement skills
- Ability to work autonomously and within MDT environments
- Understanding of recovery-focused approaches
Personal Attributes
- Structured and methodical
- Commercially aware and risk-focused
- Confident leading people and making decisions
- Comfortable escalating risks and raising concerns where necessary
- Able to work autonomously within an operational environment
General Information
The post holder may be required to perform other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably needed. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.
Benefits
Pension salary scheme available
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential 24/7 support
Access to perks at work
Please note, in order to apply, all applicants need to have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU Passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28-day break being outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time.
EMAIL CV TO: [email protected]
Shortlisted candidates will be asked for RTW, DBS/CTC consent and references.
Job description Job responsibilities About UsDrPA Secure has been operating in secure environments since 2014, providing high-quality healthcare services across the UK. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE: Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive Assurance that care is evidence-based and demonstrates high-quality outcomes for our patients Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs Empowerment we centre each resident by co-creating holistic care plans that treat individual needs and support long-term wellbeingJob SummaryThe Substance Misuse Nurse provides specialist clinical care and recovery-focused interventions to individuals engaged with the criminal justice system who experience drug and/or alcohol misuse.Working within the CANOL Offender Intervention Service, the post holder supports the delivery of integrated interventions and dispensing medication aimed at addressing substance misuse as a driver of offending behaviour, improving health outcomes, and reducing reoffending across South Wales custodial and community pathways.The role contributes to a holistic programme offering therapeutic interventions and health and wellbeing support. The service works with people who have entered the criminal justice system due to substance misuse and aims to break cycles of harmful use and offending through coordinated multi-agency supportKey ResponsibilitiesClinical Duties Undertake comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments of individuals presenting with substance misuse issues. Assess drug and alcohol dependence, withdrawal risks, and associated health concerns. Work with the CANOL Multidisciplinary team to develop, implement individualised care and recovery plans. Deliver evidence-based substance misuse interventions. Monitor service users physical health and wellbeing. Support safe detoxification and stabilisation programmes (where applicable). Provide harm-reduction interventions including overdose prevention education.Substance Misuse Interventions Work collaboratively within probation, courts, prison and criminal justice settings. Support individuals who have been sentenced by the courts to a Drug Rehabilitation Requirement (DRR) and those who are transitioning from custody and community services. Contribute to reducing substance-related offending behaviour. Participate in risk assessments relating to harm, safeguarding, and vulnerability. Liaise with probation, prison staff, healthcare providers, and third-sector partners.CANOL operates as an integrated partnership service across prisons and justice services to reduce reoffending linked to substance misuseHealth Promotion & Education Deliver health promotion interventions addressing: Blood-borne viruses (BBV) Safer injecting practices Alcohol harm awareness Physical health improvement Encourage engagement in wellbeing, education, and recovery opportunities offered by the service. Care CoordinationWork with CANOL partners to: Maintain accurate clinical documentation. Coordinate referrals to: Mental health services Community drug and alcohol teams Primary healthcare Social and recovery support services Support continuity of care on release from custody. Safeguarding Responsibilities Identify safeguarding concerns for adults. Follow organisational safeguarding procedures. Participate in multi-agency risk management processes. Multidisciplinary Team Working Work as part of an integrated team including: Recovery practitioners Criminal justice professionals Psychosocial staff Healthcare providers Attend case reviews and MDT meetings. Provide clinical advice to non-clinical colleagues. Clinical Governance Adhere to NMC Code of Practice. Maintain professional registration and CPD. Participate in supervision, audit, and service evaluation. Follow prison security procedures and organisational policies. Person SpecificationEssential Qualifications Registered Nurse (General or Mental Health) Current NMC Registration Evidence of continuous professional development Essential Experience Experience working with substance misuse or addictions. Experience supporting vulnerable or complex populations. Clinical assessment and care planning experience. Desirable Experience Prison or criminal justice healthcare. Community drug and alcohol services. Dual diagnosis experience. Skills & Competencies Strong clinical assessment skills Risk assessment and safeguarding awareness Trauma-informed practice Excellent communication and engagement skills Ability to work autonomously and within MDT environments Understanding of recovery-focused approaches Personal Attributes Structured and methodical Commercially aware and risk-focused Confident leading people and making decisions Comfortable escalating risks and raising concerns where necessary Able to work autonomously within an operational environment General InformationThe post holder may be required to perform other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably needed. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.Benefits Pension salary scheme available Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential 24/7 support Access to perks at workPlease note, in order to apply, all applicants need to have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU Passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28-day break being outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time.EMAIL CV TO: [email protected] Shortlisted candidates will be asked for RTW, DBS/CTC consent and references.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with substance misuse or addictions.
- Experience supporting vulnerable or complex populations.
- Clinical assessment and care planning experience.
Desirable
- Prison or criminal justice healthcare.
- Community drug and alcohol services.
- Dual diagnosis experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (General or Mental Health)
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Person Specification Experience Essential Experience working with substance misuse or addictions. Experience supporting vulnerable or complex populations. Clinical assessment and care planning experience. Desirable Prison or criminal justice healthcare. Community drug and alcohol services. Dual diagnosis experience. Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (General or Mental Health) Current NMC Registration Evidence of continuous professional development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
DoctorPA Secure LTD
Address
Harlech Court, Bute Terrace
Cardiff
CF10 2FE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.drpasecure.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
DoctorPA Secure LTD
Address
Harlech Court, Bute Terrace
Cardiff
CF10 2FE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.drpasecure.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)