Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) or Pharmacist Prescriber - Leicester City

Turning Point UK; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point UK is seeking a Non-Medical Prescriber or Pharmacist Prescriber in Leicester. You'll play a crucial role in supporting individuals with substance use issues. The position offers the chance to enhance your career while making a real difference in people's lives. You'll work within a community drug and alcohol service, providing essential treatments and collaborating with various health services. A comprehensive benefits package is included, with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

25 days’ paid holiday annually

Bank Holidays

Additional holidays can be purchased

Qualifications

• Qualified Nurse or Pharmacist Independent Prescribers are welcome to apply.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop tailored support packages are essential.

Responsibilities

• Involved in opiate substitute treatment and detoxifications.
• Support nursing team with Blood Borne Virus screening and vaccinations.
• Collaborate with mental health and social care services.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Understanding

Patience

Education

Nurse Independent Prescriber

Pharmacist Independent Prescriber

Job description

Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) or Pharmacist Prescriber - Leicester City

Job Introduction

At Turning Point, we support people with substance use issues across the country. As a community-based Non-Medical Prescriber or Pharmacist Prescriber in our Leicester services, you'll make a real difference in the lives of those experiencing difficulties from drugs and alcohol usage. Passionate about people, you'll enjoy the opportunity and support to enhance your own life and career, gaining the experience and training needed to progress in your nursing or pharmacy career.

Our integrated community drug and alcohol service offers support to individuals across Leicester. You will work within a busy prescribing service under the supervision of our Clinical Services Manager, alongside our Clinical Team, specialist Recovery Workers, and Peer Mentors to improve the wellbeing of a wide range of individuals.

Running health and social care services as a social enterprise, we reinvest every penny back into our care and our people. If you're ambitious and ready for a new challenge, progress your career with a sector leader.

Role Responsibilities

As a Non-Medical Prescriber Nurse (NMP) or Pharmacist Prescriber, you will be involved in opiate substitute treatment, alcohol and opiate detoxifications, and relapse prevention medications. You will also support the nursing team with Blood Borne Virus screening and vaccinations and work closely with mental health, physical health, and social care services. Additionally, you will help create a collaborative approach that connects Turning Point more closely with outside professionals and agencies.

The Ideal Candidate

We welcome applications from qualified Nurse or Pharmacist Independent Prescribers interested in joining our team.

We seek someone who enjoys engaging with people with different needs, is genuinely interested in helping them, and possesses empathy, understanding, and patience. Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop creative, flexible, support packages tailored to individual needs are essential.

About Us

As a leading health and social care provider with over 300 locations across England, we take pride in our services.

We operate as a not-for-profit organization, reinvesting every penny into our services and staff. We believe in continuous improvement to enhance the lives of those we support.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We understand that rewards look different for everyone. Whether it's ways to make your money go further, a culture of recognition and celebration, or opportunities to advance your career, we support you through our comprehensive total reward package, which includes:

• 25 days’ paid holiday annually plus Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 27 days plus Bank Holidays. Additional holidays can be purchased and spread over the year.
• Explore all the exciting perks available to our employees by following this link: Turning Point Benefits.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we successfully fill the position before the closing date.