Job summary
Join our team as Nurse Associate at WithYou in HMP Lincoln.

Are you passionate about delivering high quality nursing care, with a focus on promoting health and independence? Our team based at HMP Lincoln is looking for a Nurse Associate to join them in providing care and support for individuals accessing support for substance misuse. This is a rewarding role for someone who is compassionate, organised and motivated to make a real difference in peoples lives.

Please use the linked job description to support your application.

Closing date: 27th September 2026. Please note: This role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter.

Main duties of the job
You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, contributing to clinical care, harm reduction and recovery-focused support for people with complex needs, promoting person-centred, trauma-informed care at all times.

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Supporting the delivery of safe, effective clinical interventions
• Carrying out health assessments, observations and basic clinical procedures
• Supporting harm reduction initiatives, including BBV screening and health promotion
• Maintaining accurate clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards
• Working collaboratively a multi-disciplinary team, including nurses, recovery workers and external health professionals
• Contributing to safeguarding, risk management and service quality improvement

This position is offered on a part time and permanent basis. You will work 20 hours per week, with shifts to include 09:00 - 17:00, 07:00 - 12:00 and 16:00 - 21:00. Saturday working will be required to meet the needs of the service. The salary for this position is £27,283.20 - £37,312 per annum pro rata.

About us
As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us on our website.

Job responsibilities
Please see the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities.

Experience
Essential

• We'd be excited to see the following in your application:
• Evidence of a Nurse Associate qualification and NMC registration
• Evidence of post registration experience
• Interest in working in Substance Misuse and knowledge of treatments provided
• Evidence of working collaboratively with other members of a multi-disciplinary team, as well as the ability to work independently
• Evidence of medication administration and knowledge around CD administration
• Contribution to ongoing assessment of care, recognising when to refer to senior colleagues
• Clinical skills, including ECG monitoring, venepuncture and vital sign recording

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.

We Are With You is an equal opportunities employer.