Non Medical Prescriber

Change Grow Live; East Ham; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Wellness hour

Wellness hub & EAP

Contributory pension

Training & progression

Eye tests & discounts

Refer-a-friend

CPD time

Job summary

Change Grow Live is seeking a Qualified Non-Medical Prescriber for our Newham team. You will join a diverse clinical group delivering recovery-oriented alcohol and drug interventions, working under the Medical Director and Medical Lead to guide prescribing practices.

Ideal candidates include Pharmacists with GPhC registration or nurses with PIN, with proven experience in substance misuse treatment. The role offers a fixed-term contract and a pro-rata part-time option with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Qualified Non-Medical Prescriber with NHS/clinical setting experience.
• Two years post-qualification experience for pharmacists; or three years post-qualification for nurses.
• Knowledge of clinical prescribing issues and substance misuse treatment.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan treatment/interventions for service users.
• Clinically assess service user needs and plan clinical care.
• Identify candidates for detoxification and manage treatment plans.
• Initiate and adjust prescriptions for opiate/alcohol substitute treatments.
• Lead the prescribing clinic and act as a point of contact for prescribing matters.

Skills

Non-Medical Prescriber

Substance misuse experience

GPhC registration

PIN/NMC equivalent

Clinical prescribing knowledge

Education

Pharmacy degree (GPhC registered)

Nurse with PIN

Job description

Overview

Believe in People?

The best people have one thing in common.

They care.

At Change Grow Live, we're driven by the belief that we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our Service Users. Guided by our core values to be open, compassionate, and bold, we create a safe, supportive environment where each individual is respected, and collaborative efforts are made to identify the best treatment and care options.

We're thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity for aQualified Non-Medical Prescriber to join our dedicated team in Newham. Our team consists of a diverse group of professionals, including experienced managers, committed Specialist Doctors, empathetic Nurses, dedicated recovery staff, outstanding peer mentors, and incredible volunteers.

We offer a holistic array of services, from harm minimisation to clinical interventions, psycho-social support, care coordination, and beyond. We're searching for aQualified Non-Medical Prescriber who is eager to embrace the opportunity to make a tangible difference

Where: Newham

Hours:30 per week

Contract:Fixed term until 24th September 2027

Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

Responsibilities

The Role:

Under the guidance of the Assistant Medical Director, and the Service’s Medical Lead, you'll play a pivotal role as part of a diverse team delivering clinical recovery-oriented alcohol and drug intervention services.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assess, diagnose, plan; implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care forthose accessing clinical treatment.
• Clinically assess service user needs and plan clinical care accordingly.
• Identify and assess suitability of service users for in-patient alcohol and opioid detoxification as appropriate.
• Pro-actively review and manage clinical treatment plans of the service user
• Initiating and adjusting prescriptions for opiate and/or alcohol substitute treatments and other related medications.
• Taking the lead in developing the prescribing clinic, serving as a point of contact for colleagues and partner agencies on prescribing matters.

About You:

• A Qualified Pharmacist with current GPhC registration and two years' post-qualification experience OR a first-level registered nurse with a current PIN AND three years post-qualification experience.
• A qualified Non-Medical Prescriber.
• Someone with at least one year's relevant and recent experience in substance misuse treatment.
• Sound and demonstrable knowledge of clinical prescribing issues.

What We Offer:

Joining our team means joining a community where you're valued and supported:

• Enjoy 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), with annual increases for the first 5 years.
• Embrace a paid 'Wellness' hour every week to nurture your own well-being.
• Access our 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assistance Programme for additional support.
• Contribute to a contributory pension scheme that invests in your future.
• Thrive in a supportive team environment with ample training and career progression opportunities.
• Receive competitive rates of pay, along with free eye tests and product discounts.
• Participate in our refer-a-friend voucher scheme.
• Benefit from protected CPD time to invest in your professional growth.

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.

Direct applications only we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

A note about using AI in your application:

AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you.

We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.

There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 43 to 48 (£48,987.04 - £54,663.24)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

Inner London Weighting (£4,236.47)

Closing Date

1/12/2026

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Valentina Castella | [e-mail]

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.