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Senior Band 6 Nurse Substance Misuse
Location: Surrey
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Join The Forward Trust and make a real difference to the lives of those affected by substance misuse within Surrey Prisons. Working in partnership with HM Prison Service and other key stakeholders, you ll deliver high-quality clinical assessment, treatment and support to prisoners on their recovery journey.
As a senior Band 6 Substance Misuse Nurse, you ll provide compassionate, professional care in line with the NMC Code of Conduct, ensuring the highest standards of clinical practice across all areas of your work. You ll carry your own caseload, managing complex patient needs and delivering evidence-based interventions to support recovery and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
This role gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your leadership and clinical skills in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. You ll be part of a team that values compassion, competence, and commitment, helping people move forward towards recovery and a healthier future. Previous management experience is desired for this role.
All prison-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 5 months to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks.
Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer.
About Us
We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.
We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits -
Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
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About Us
We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.
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In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:
Surrey has both urban and rural areas and staff may be required to travel across a wide geographical area. Therefore, a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are desirable. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for successful applicants with a disability or long-term health condition.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 23/08/2026 with interview dates to be confirmed.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
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Essential Qualifications and ExperienceCurrent NMC registrationPrevious post registration experience as NMP (in substance misuse)Strong communication and teamwork skills. Please note we do not offer sponsorships
What you'll get in return Weekly paymentsHelp with revalidationFree CPD coursesHoliday payFree DBS check
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. To find out more about this job please contact Agne on .
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