Non-Medical Prescriber

Change Grow Live; Greater London; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Wellness hour weekly

Wellness hub & EAP

Contributory pension

Career progression

Eye tests & product discounts

Refer-a-friend voucher

CPD time

Job summary

Change Grow Live seeks a Qualified Non-Medical Prescriber for its Waltham Forest team. You will work under the Medical Director and deliver recovery-oriented alcohol and drug intervention services within a diverse team.

The role requires a Pharmacist with GPhC registration or a nurse with PIN, plus 1+ year in substance misuse and strong prescribing knowledge. Full-time, permanent position with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified pharmacist with GPhC registration or a first-level registered nurse with PIN and relevant experience.
• Qualified Non-Medical Prescriber with post-qualification practice in substance misuse.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant substance misuse experience and sound prescribing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment and care for service users accessing clinical treatment.
• Clinically assess service user needs and plan clinical care accordingly.
• Identify suitability for in-patient detoxification where appropriate.
• Review and manage clinical treatment plans and adjust prescriptions as needed.
• Lead prescribing clinic development and act as a contact for prescribing matters.

Skills

Clinical prescribing knowledge

Substance misuse treatment experience

Patient assessment

Education

GPhC registration

NMC PIN

Job description

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 a Qualified Non-Medical Prescriber to join our dedicated team in Waltham Forest. 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 a Qualified Non-Medical Prescriber who is eager to embrace the opportunity to make a tangible difference.

Where

Waltham Forest

Hours

37.5 per week

Contract

Permanent

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.

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 for those 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.

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

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

Outer London Weighting (£2,250.61)

4/10/2026

Tom Lydiate | [e-mail]

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