Band 7 Non Medical Prescriber - Bristol

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider is seeking an Independent Non Medical Prescriber for the Central & East Bristol Recovery Team. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced professionals, manage complex cases, and maintain high clinical standards. This role is ideal for individuals with strong clinical experience and prescribing expertise. The position is based in Bristol, with excellent operational support and resources for clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Extensive clinical experience in mental health.
• Ability to manage complex cases autonomously.
• Proficiency in prescribing and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Consultant Psychiatrist and Senior Practitioner.
• Manage complex cases and provide supervision to junior staff.
• Maintain clinical standards and manage caseload effectively.

Job description

Job overview

We are recruiting for an Independent Non Medical Prescriber in Central & East Bristol Recovery Team.

We are a large team that covers inner city, central and east Bristol area. We are a motivated, friendly and supportive team that are passionate about delivering evidence based interventions to the service users in our community.

We have a diverse service user population which includes the University of the West of England, Approved Premises and high levels of supported housing projects who support service users with complex emotional needs, forensic histories and service users subject to Ministry of Justice restrictions.

You will be well supported operationally by the Team Manager to enable you to thrive in your clinical role. You will also have the support from the highly experienced and stable team of Senior Practitioners at our Speedwell office base.

Our office is situated in Speedwell in East Bristol and is easily accessible from the M32 and Bristol Ring Road. We have free parking and access to pool cars and electric bikes for clinical staff to support easy access into the clean air zone and all areas of our community.

Main duties of the job

As an NMP you will work closely with the Consultant Psychiatrist and Senior Practitioner to demonstrate extensive clinical experience and knowledge to contribute to the MDT.

You will be able to manage complex cases autonomously as well as providing supervision and support to junior staff in the team

Your prescribing expertise will enable you to undertake assessments and prescribe independently within the team.

You will ensure excellent clinical standards are maintained within the team.

Effective caseload management will be underpinned by robust and effective individual supervision and leadership of clinical meetings.