Job summaryAre you a dedicated RGN/RMN looking for a new challenge within a diverse and rewarding prison healthcare environment?
We are looking for a motivated nurse to join our DART team at HMP Humber on a fixed-term basis for approximately 10 months to provide maternity cover.
Working within secure healthcare offers a varied and interesting role, supporting patients with drug and alcohol related needs as part of a wider multidisciplinary team. You will work closely with colleagues across DART, Primary Care, Mental Health and our partner services to deliver safe, compassionate and effective care.
No two days are the same, and the role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and experience within substance misuse and prison healthcare, with access to a wide range of training and development opportunities.
Main duties of the jobAre you a dedicated RGN/RMN with an interest in substance misuse and looking for a new challenge within a diverse prison healthcare setting?
As a DART Nurse at HMP Humber, you will undertake substance misuse assessments, deliver nurse-led clinics, administer medication and treatment, provide wound care, triage and emergency response, and make appropriate referrals to other healthcare services.
You will work closely with colleagues across DART, Primary Care, Mental Health and our wider partner services to ensure patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care.
No two days are the same, and you will be joining a friendly and supportive team where your experience, clinical judgement and communication skills will be highly valued.
If you are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and would like to develop your experience within substance misuse and secure healthcare, we would be very pleased to hear from you.
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At Spectrum, we're proud of our diverse, compassionate and innovative workforce. We're looking for people who share our commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare and making a genuine difference to the people we support.
Whether you are developing your career or looking for a new challenge, we offer a supportive environment where you can grow your skills and be part of a team that values your contribution.
- NHS Pension
- Time for you (additional day off)
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Flexible working
- Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing programmes
- Up to 33 days annual leave
Spectrum Community Health CIC is a not-for-profit social enterprise providing healthcare across substance misuse, sexual health, primary care and health and justice settings.
Our focus is on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners - and on delivering high-quality care without compromising our values or social purpose.
Our Mission Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities.
Our Vision Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.
DetailsDate posted: 10 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 847-RM-26-V974
Job locations: HMP Humber, Sand Lane, Brough, HU15 2JZ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesThe post holder will work as part of the DART clinical team, providing safe, effective and compassionate care to patients with drug and alcohol related needs.
Responsibilities will include undertaking substance misuse assessments, supporting patients through treatment pathways, administering prescribed medication and treatments, monitoring patients during treatment, and identifying and responding to changes in their clinical presentation.
You will contribute to nurse-led substance misuse clinics, provide health education and harm reduction advice, support recovery-focused care, and make appropriate referrals to other healthcare professionals and services where required.
The role involves working closely with colleagues across DART, Primary Care, Mental Health and wider partner services to ensure care is coordinated and responsive to individual patient needs.
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain high standards of clinical documentation, work in line with relevant policies and clinical guidance, contribute to multidisciplinary working, and support the delivery and continued development of safe, high-quality substance misuse services at HMP Humber.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the role.
Person SpecificationEducation and TrainingEssential- Registered Nurse Level 1 - Adult /General/Mental Health
Desirable- Mentorship / supervision/teaching / assessing experience/ training
QualificationsEssential- Knowledge of current healthcare issues.
- Knowledge of clinical governance audit, risk management and quality agenda
- Working within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team
- Competent in clinical practice e.g., phlebotomy, ECG monitoring
- Worked in a complex environment managing deteriorating patients
Desirable- Experience of working within a Health & Justice environment.
- Experience of health needs assessment/Triage
- Working to Patient Group Directives
- Experience in working in general practice
- Management / Minor Injuries
- Experience of using SystmOne or willing to undertake training
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
