Non-Medical Prescriber

Change Grow Live; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Hatfield is seeking a Non-Medical Prescriber to join their multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on prescribing assessments and engaging with individuals with complex needs. The team supports professional growth, including dedicated continuing professional development opportunities. A strong emphasis is placed on partnership working and making a positive impact in a diverse community. This position offers a rewarding environment where meaningful change is pursued.

Benefits

Wellbeing hour weekly

Monthly CPD support

Strong peer network

Qualifications

• Experience in prescribing assessments and reviews with service users.
• Flexibility and curiosity to engage with diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to record information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Initiate prescribing of opiate and/or alcohol substitute treatments.
• Develop the prescribing clinic and collaborate with partners.
• Provide care for clients in recovery-oriented drug intervention services.

Skills

Engaging with individuals with complex needs

Attention to detail

Solution-focused approach

Good listening skills

Job description

As directed by the NMP Lead, Assistant Medical Director, and the Services Medical Lead, the post-holder will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team delivering recovery-oriented alcohol and drug intervention services. The role will include:

1. Offering care for presenting clients.
2. Initiating prescribing of and/or making amendments to prescriptions of opiate and/or alcohol substitute treatments and other related medications.
3. Taking a lead role in developing the prescribing clinic, acting as a point of contact for other workers and partner agencies around prescribing issues.

Substance misuse is a vibrant and rewarding environment to work in. At Change Grow Live, we believe that everyone has the capacity to grow, develop, and live their best lives. As part of our team, you'll help people reach their goals and make a difference in their lives. We offer opportunities for growth and development, including a wellbeing hour every week. Our Non-Medical Prescribers benefit from half a day a month dedicated to CPD and active support with revalidation. We foster a strong peer network and facilitate a monthly prescriber's forum.

We are seeking a Non-Medical Prescriber to carry out prescribing assessments and reviews with service users, working collaboratively within a supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team. Good partnership working and attention to detail are essential. You should have experience engaging with individuals with complex needs and demonstrate a solution-focused approach. Knowledge of relevant areas is required, and flexibility, curiosity, and good listening skills are key, as no two days are the same. Recording information accurately is important, but most of the time, you'll enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds and making a positive impact.

At Change Grow Live, we believe in people. We understand what service users are going through and do not judge. We believe in their potential for positive change. For staff and volunteers, we believe in your potential to do meaningful, life-changing work. Our mission is to help people change their lives, grow as individuals, and live to their full potential. Our vision is to develop and share a holistic approach that transforms society. We value diversity and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds to help us provide the best service and create a supportive working environment. The safety of vulnerable children, young people, and adults is our top priority, and we will support you to uphold the highest standards of safety and care.