About this role
Job summary
The Integrated Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) role will work the Substance Misuse Service (ISMS) remotely. This Service provides support, treatment and interventions for people within the criminal justice system who present with drug/alcohol and complex health needs which may be contributing towards the offending issues.
Within this service DrPA provides the remote clinical assessments for people subject to a community court order or for people on licensee conditions.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Practice
Patient Management
Prescribing Responsibilities
Multidisciplinary Working
Leadership & Service Development
Safeguarding
Clinical Governance
Health Promotion
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 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 Integrated Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) role will work the Substance Misuse Service (ISMS) remotely. This Service provides support, treatment and interventions for people within the criminal justice system who present with drug/alcohol and complex health needs which may be contributing towards the offending issues.
Within this service DrPA provides the remote clinical assessments for people subject to a community court order or for people on licensee conditions.
The ANP Role will provide clinical assessments, prescribe and deliver ongoing treatment planning for individuals presenting with substance dependency and social vulnerabilities. Working within a multidisciplinary criminal justice partnership, the post holder contributes to therapeutic interventions, harm-reduction strategies, and recovery-focused care pathways designed to improve health outcomes and support rehabilitation.
The role combines advanced clinical practice with offender health principles, supporting individuals through engagement, stabilisation, treatment, and transition between court ordered Drug Rehabilitation Requirements (DRR) through to custody and community services. The ANP plays a key role in reducing drug- and alcohol-related harm, improving wellbeing, and supporting safer reintegration into society through evidence-based clinical interventions and collaborative working with healthcare, probation, court, prison, and third-sector partners.
The post holder promotes trauma-informed, person-centred care and contributes to the overall service objective of addressing the underlying causes of substance-related offending, protecting individuals, families, and communities while improving long-term recovery outcomes
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
Undertake advanced clinical assessments for substance use
Initiate, titrate and review Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST).
Prescribe medication
Assess withdrawal risk using recognised clinical tools.
Provide harm reduction interventions.
Patient Management
Contribute to Multidisciplinary individualised care plans.
Conduct risk assessments including:
Safeguarding
Overdose risk
Self-harm risk
Deliver trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care.
Support continuity of care on admission, transfer, or release (secure settings).
Participate in complex case reviews.
Prescribing Responsibilities
Prescribe within scope of competence and national guidelines.
Monitor medication effectiveness and safety.
Undertake medication reviews.
Ensure safe storage and administration of controlled drugs.
Multidisciplinary Working
Work collaboratively with:
GPs
Psychologists
Recovery workers
Pharmacists
Probation and Custodial staff (secure estate)
Participate in MDT meetings.
Provide specialist clinical advice to colleagues.
Leadership & Service Development
Support clinical governance and quality improvement.
Contribute to service audits and evaluations.
Mentor junior staff and nursing teams.
Promote best practice in substance misuse care.
Assist with pathway development and innovation.
Safeguarding
Identify safeguarding concerns for adults and children.
Follow statutory safeguarding procedures.
Participate in safeguarding meetings and documentation.
Clinical Governance
Maintain accurate electronic patient records.
Report incidents via organisational systems.
Adhere to:
NICE guidelines
HIW standards
National drug treatment frameworks.
Health Promotion
Provide education on:
Overdose prevention
Physical health improvement
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Registered Nurse (Adult or Mental Health)
MRCGP Substance Missue Part 1 & Part 2
Current NMC registration
MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (or working toward)
Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification (V300) or willingness to obtain
Essential Experience
Significant post-registration experience.
Experience in substance misuse or addictions services.
Advanced clinical assessment skills.
Experience managing complex and vulnerable patients.
Desirable Experience
Prison or secure estate healthcare.
Dual diagnosis management.
Harm reduction services.
Community addictions services.
Skills & Competencies
Autonomous clinical decision-making
Advanced assessment & diagnostics
Risk management
Leadership and mentoring
Excellent communication skills
Trauma-informed care approach
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (Adult or Mental Health) MRCGP Substance Missue Part 1 & Part 2 Current NMC registration MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (or working toward) Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification (V300) or willingness to obtain
Experience Essential
Significant post-registration experience. Experience in substance misuse or addictions services. Advanced clinical assessment skills. Experience managing complex and vulnerable patients.
Desirable
Prison or secure estate healthcare. Dual diagnosis management. Harm reduction services. Community addictions services.
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 Flat 42 Kew Court
Richmond Road
Kingston Upon Thames
Surrey
KT2 5BF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.drpasecure.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)