Clinical Recovery Nurse

Job Introduction

HMP Forest Bank are currently recruiting for a Clinical Recovery Nurse.

You will deliver provide a clinical integrated drug treatment service for prisoners from the point of entry into HMP Forest Bank so that re-offending is reduced and the health and social functioning of prisoners is improved.

HMP Forest Bank serves the courts of Greater Manchester and maintains strong links to the local community with a focus on resettlement. We aim to deliver quality of life services and support people to change their lives for the better.

Opportunities for learning and developing work-ready skills are on offer for all who come in to custody, but our commitment to reducing reoffending in local communities does not end at the prison gate. We support people released from custody through innovative partnerships in substance misuse services in Bury and Oldham, working with people to maintain recovery and lead law-abiding lives.

As well as the 16 residential units on site, there is a healthcare centre, gym, library, workshop complex, visits hall, chaplaincy and kitchen. The prison’s capacity stands at 1,460, holding adult men both on remand or sentenced and young prisoners between the ages of 18-21 years.

Role Responsibility

• Triage the drug treatment needs of new arrivals/transfers and those currently in custody.
• Provide advice on a range of health and harm reduction issues to drug misusers and safely promote the generic health needs of prisoners with drug misuse issues and refer on to Health Care when required.
• Check essential first night needs are met, i.e. access to a phone, food and fluids, staff and/or listeners, in cell TV / radio and tobacco.
• Provide a safe and accurate full comprehensive clinical substance misuse assessment of prisoners drug treatment needs in collaboration with the lead Substance Misuse GP and Recovery  Services using evidence based research.
• Safely and effectively carry out appropriate clinical and prison ACCT risk assessment regarding the prisoner’s drug treatment and mental health issues thereby implementing appropriate interventions to manage the risks.
• Make recommendations and identify the patient’s drug treatment needs in developing their integrated treatment plan.
• Administer and supervise the consumption of controlled drug medication as prescribed to patients of the service in line with the service / Prison Protocols.
• Monitor twice daily progress of those in first week of treatment and less frequently for those no longer assessed as needing frequent individual contact in line with service protocols.
• Safely and effectively manage the treatment plans for Clinical Recovery patients.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the diverse needs of BME groups.
• Promote clinical governance by complying with agreed Prison policies and clinical guidance, while maintaining own clinical competencies in this role.
• Work in close collaboration with the Lead Substance Misuse GP and Pharmacist regarding the development and implementation of treatment protocols, policies and guidelines for the continuation or initiation of Clinical Recovery for patients received or treated in the prison.
• Work in close collaboration with the Clinical Recovery Lead / Substance Misuse GP and Pharmacist regarding the development and implementation of protocols and guidelines for the management of patients who have substance misuse issues out of core hours.
• Provide an agreed treatment input into the Clinical Recovery 28 day psychosocial group work programme.         
• Develop and maintain good working arrangements with the Recovery team, appropriate prison, community and criminal justice services relevant to all new referrals / arrivals in support of integrated care services for substance misusers which meet the Clinical Recovery Continuity of Care Guidance.
• Attend and contribute to case reviews and to communicate information in line with Prison confidentiality policies to relevant agencies both within and external to the prison.
• Provide regular supervision and support for the Clinical Recovery Health Care Staff.
• Contribute to the duty rotas and shift patterns to ensure a safe and effective seven-day cover across HMP Forest Bank.
• Ensure the compilation and maintenance of proper and accurate confidential records of all patient interventions and contact with other agencies, consistent with NHS practice and regulations and as required by Sodexo Justice Services Instructions.
• Keep and provide information and statistics in line with the service, NHSE, PHE and Sodexo Justice service requirements.
• Take part in all agreed monitoring and evaluation procedures and be familiar with HMP Forest Bank Protocols and Polices regarding personnel and administration.
• Be involved with risk management assessments within the prisons, in line with directions from Sodexo Justice Services
• Be responsible for fully complying with all HMP Forest Bank security requirements.
• Maintain and develop IT skills to be able to operate I.T. equipment as provided by the Prison..
• Be responsible for the induction, clinical supervision and training of the junior health care assistants so as to maintain high standards of care.
• Participate in regular supervision, peer review and the appraisal scheme using reflective practice.
• Contribute to devising and delivering training to Prison, Recovery Services and other relevant staff.
• Participate in audits, research and service developments to ensure the best evidence based services are available for drug users serving custodial sentences and initiate change as a result of audit and evidence based research.
• Demonstrate a continuous process of obtaining educational, clinical and research skills by taking part in relevant training provided by the Prison and relevant external training/educational organisations.
• Be committed to and promote service user and carer involvement in the delivery and development of services to meet their treatment needs.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• RGN Qualification

Desirable

• Minimum of 2 years experience.
• Experience of working in the substance misuse field.
• Experience of working within a prison setting.
• Experience of working with offenders.

Package Description

£31,284 per annum + 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Free Parking, free meals when on duty, group discount scheme

Ability to work flexible hours, which will include weekends, evenings on a 7-day a week rota.

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.