Non Medical Prescriber

Change Grow Live; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in health care is seeking a qualified pharmacist in Walthamstow to provide essential treatment and support for service users. The role involves assessing and prescribing medications, with additional responsibilities in health promotion. Candidates should possess a GPhC registration and relevant experience in substance misuse treatment. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Flexible working arrangements

Paid ‘Wellness’ hour weekly

Protected CPD time

Free access to RCNi learning platform

Annual reimbursement of NMC fee

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays

Protected monthly NMP forums

Qualifications

• Qualified pharmacist with GPhC registration and 2+ years' post qualification experience.
• Experience in substance misuse treatment is essential.
• Ability to assess and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and implement treatment for service users.
• Prescribe and review medication according to protocols.
• Provide sessions in rural areas and maintain effective communication.

Skills

Communication

Assessment Skills

Harm Reduction Knowledge

Education

Qualified Pharmacist with GPhC registration

Job description

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• Assess, diagnose, plan; implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for service users
• 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
• 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
• Assess, update, and refer service users for BBV vaccination and immunisation programmes. Support service users to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles
• 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
• Maintain effective communication within the organisational environment and with external stakeholders, acting as an advocate for service users and colleagues where necessary
• Provide sessions in rural areas and evening clinics.
• Cover staff leave across the County where needed
• Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
• Assess 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’s post qualification experience OR Qualified Non-Medical Prescriber
• At least one year’s relevant and recent experience of working within substance misuse treatment or related fields.
• 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
• Provision of at least one evening clinic per week

What we will give to you:

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day per year to 30 days holiday (+ bank holidays) during your first 5 years’ service
• 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 incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• Protected monthly NMP forums

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.