Non Medical Prescriber

Change Grow Live; England; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service organization in the UK is seeking a qualified pharmacist or first level nurse to provide treatment and care for service users in substance misuse. The role involves assessing health needs, prescribing medication, and advocating for users. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a passion for health promotion. Benefits include flexible working, wellness programs, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Paid wellness hour each week

Free access to RCNi learning platform

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Two years’ post qualification experience for pharmacists or three years for nurses.
• Ability to assess and plan for recovery of service users.
• Full driving licence and access to transport.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and implement care for service users.
• Prescribe and review medication as per best practices.
• Prioritize health issues and intervene in emergencies.

Skills

Qualified pharmacist

Qualified Non-Medical Prescriber

Harm reduction knowledge

Effective communication

Education

GPhC registration

First level registered nurse

Job description

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Responsibilities:

1. Assess, diagnose, plan; implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for service users.
2. Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to service user needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and local protocols, and within scope of practice.
3. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the service user in complex, urgent or emergency situations, seeking immediate advice and direction from the Clinical Lead if needed.
4. Assess, update, and refer service users for BBV vaccination and immunisation programmes. Support service users to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles.
5. Communicate effectively with service users and carers, anticipating barriers to communication and recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background, and preferred ways of communicating.
6. Maintain effective communication within the organisational environment and with external stakeholders, acting as an advocate for service users and colleagues where necessary.
7. Produce accurate, contemporaneous, and complete records of consultation, consistent with legislation, policies, and procedures.
8. Assess the effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking, and formal evaluation. Be actively involved in the annual appraisal system.

About you:

• Qualified pharmacist with current GPhC registration and two years’ post qualification experience OR First level registered nurse with a current PIN AND three years post qualification experience.
• Qualified Non-Medical Prescriber.
• At least one year’s relevant and recent experience of working within substance misuse treatment.
• Sound and demonstrable knowledge of harm reduction and health promotion interventions.
• Ability to assess and recovery plan service users and formulate written reports as necessary.
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Full driving licence and access to own transport, or ability to demonstrate easy movement between services, if necessary.

What we will give to you:

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service, capped at 30 days.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week, along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme.
• Protected CPD time.
• Free access to the RCNi learning platform.
• Annual reimbursement of your NMC fee.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• A great selection of benefits including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.

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.

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. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here:

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.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL points 43 to 48 (£47,792.23 - £53,329.99), ILW / OLW / Fringe Outer Fringe (£694.25), Closing Date 31/8/2025