Job Description
Service
Inspire North Lancs – HMP Kirkham and Lancaster Farms
Job Title
Lead Nurse Prisons – NM310
Hours
37.5
Salary Range
Point 35 – 39
£30,604 - £34,335
Reports to
Services manager
Purpose of Job
As directed by the Services Manager, the post holder will lead a
nurse led clinical and prescribing service offering access to a
wide range of clinical interventions to prisoners referred to the
substance misuses services located within HMP Kirkham and
HMP Lancaster Farms. The post holder will also form part of the
Prisons management team.
Key Activities:

Engaging with prisoners who have substance misuse problems and providing them with
advice, assessment and clinical interventions to address their drug issues and work
alongside the designated Prescriber to offer substitute prescribing regimes to improve health
& social functioning.

Providing sound evidence-based clinical practice to facilitate effective treatment
decisions.

Initiate patients safely on to a treatment regime and ensure that procedures are
constantly reviewed to promote best evidenced based practice in accordance with UK
Guidelines on Clinical Management and CRI clinical protocols and procedures.

Offer a practice and supervisory lead to Nurses involved in the Prisons services in
accordance with CRI policies and protocols.

Manage the prescribing service with responsibility for clinic management, monitoring &
evaluation and service development.

To ensure the smooth transition of service user’s clinical needs (including prescribing)
into community drug treatment systems on release.

Receive regular clinical supervision provided by CRI and maintain a current knowledge
of appropriate interventions with regard to substance misusing offenders.

To carry out comprehensive assessments and to contribute to the development of care
plans and referrals to psychosocial interventions, community services and other supporting
agencies in the community.

Develop and review care plans, provide health education especially in regard to harm
minimisation, blood borne viruses and overdose prevention.

To ensure that all data requirements in relation to clients are met within deadlines

Refer and Liaise with other departments involved with service users broader care plan
Healthcare and Offender Management

Provide support and guidance to colleagues within the team.
General terms of reference:
In carrying out the above duties the post holder will:

Work flexibly across operational sites as required.

Work flexibly within an agreed number of hours of work to maintain the most
appropriate level of service provision, including evening weekend and Public/Bank
holiday working

Seek to improve personal performance, contribution, knowledge and skills.

Participate in appraisal, training and supervision processes.

Keep abreast of developments in services, legislation and practice relevant to the
relevant client group.

Ensure the implementation of all CRI policies

Contribute to maintaining safe systems of work and a safe environment.

Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.
Specific standards (DANOS related where appropriate) for this role include:
Unit Number and Title
AA6
Promote choice, well being and the protection of all individuals
AA1
Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists
AA2
Relate to, and interact with individuals
AA3
Support individuals to access and use services and facilities
AA4
Promote the equality, diversity, rights and responsibilities of individuals
AB1
Support individuals who are distressed
AB2
Support individuals who are substance users
AB3
Contribute to the prevention and management of abusive and aggressive
behaviour
AB4
Contribute to the protection of individuals from harm and abuse
AB5
Assess and act upon immediate risk of danger to substance users
Unit Number and Title
AB8
Contribute to assessing and act upon risk of danger, harm and abuse
AC1
Reflect on and develop your practice
AC2
Make use of supervision
AC3
Contribute to the development of the knowledge and practice of others
AD1
Raise awareness about substances, their use and effects
AD4
Develop and disseminate information and advice about substance use, health
and social well-being
AF1
Carry out screening and referral assessment
AF3
Carry out comprehensive substance misuse assessment
AG1
Develop, implement and review care plans for individuals
AG3
Assist in the transfer of individuals between agencies and services
AI2
Help individuals address their substance use through an action plan
AJ1
Help individuals address their offending behaviour
AK3
Enable individuals to access housing and accommodation
BA3
Contribute to the development of organisational policy and practice
BB1
Promote your organisation and its services to stakeholders
BD3
Support the health and safety of yourself and individuals
BE2
Receive, analyse, process, use and store information
BE4
Supply information for management control
BI5
Promote effective communication for and about individuals
BI1
Develop productive working relationships
BI6
Develop and sustain effective working relationships with staff in other agencies
BI7
Participate in inter-disciplinary team working to support individuals
Person Specification
Essential criteria:
 Experience of working with substance misuse issues and a clear understanding of the
need for and ability to deliver quality services.
 A 1st level nursing qualification
 Supervisory experience.
 Maintain professional boundaries and work effectively with Criminal Justice agencies.
 Community based support practices.
 Knowledge of the issues facing substance misusers including appropriate medical
interventions, social care, welfare benefits, health and emergency accommodation.
 Ability to assess and care plan service users and formulate written reports as necessary.
 Demonstrate skills to undertake administrative duties.
 Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System.
 Experience of contributing to project development.
 Sound and demonstrable knowledge of clinical prescribing issues.
 Clinical auditing skills to inform evaluation of the service and identify areas for
development.
 Access to own transport.
And the ability to:
 Communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing.
 Respond flexibly to the demands of the post.
 Work as a member of a team.
 Show a capacity to work alone and the ability to keep calm under pressure.
 Understand and have a commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity.
 Employ a professional, empathetic and non-judgmental attitude towards service users.
 Show commitment to facilitating positive outcomes for service users
Desirable criteria:
 Knowledge of local services and geography
 Motivational interviewing techniques
 Qualification(s) in substance misuse and/or relevant experience
 Experience of the custodial setting.
This post is subject to a DBS check at an enhanced level and NOMs HMPS security clearance.
Amendments: This description accurately reflects the present position; it may be amended
and reviewed. Any change will be made following a proper period of consultation.