Lead Nurse / Non-Medical Prescriber

The Forward Trust; Woking; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Woking is seeking a Lead Nurse / Non-Medical Prescriber for HMP Send and HMP Coldingley. The position offers the chance to manage complex cases and provide high-quality care for substance-dependent clients. Responsibilities include leading a team, ensuring effective use of resources, and maintaining high care standards. Candidates should have Band 7 NMP qualifications and be skilled in clinical assessment and leadership. This role presents a unique opportunity for impactful work in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Band 7 NMP qualification and demonstrate leadership abilities.
• Experience in managing complex clients and providing clinical care.
• Ability to work with autonomy under professional accountability.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of nursing care for drug and alcohol users.
• Ensure on-going assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of treatment.
• Manage sensitive information and collaborate with other professionals.

Skills

Non-medical prescribing

Leadership skills

Clinical assessment

Empathy

Education

Band 7 Nurse qualification

Job description

Lead Nurse / Non-Medical Prescriber / HMP Send & HMP Coldingley - Full Time and Part Time Considered

Location: Bisley, Woking

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 depending on experience

About The Role

We are currently recruiting a Lead Nurse / Non-Medical Prescriber / HMP Send and HMP Coldingley.

About the role

As a Band 7 NMP you will provide non-medical prescribing for clients with substance dependence. You will ensure management of complex clients, providing advice and guidance on prescribing issues to a team of practitioners, as well as other colleagues and agencies concerned with substance misuse.

As the Lead Nurse, you will demonstrate leadership and undertake managerial responsibilities. You will be responsible for ensuring effective and best use of the nursing provision and all clinical resources.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure you and your team provide high standards of nursing care through on-going clinical assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment for drug and alcohol users.
• Work with a high degree of autonomy and professional accountability to safely deliver the service needs.

Manage sensitive information empathically. This includes sharing and discussing a patients changing condition or needs with other relevant professionals.