Non-Medical Prescriber Nurse

ConvaTec Inc; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a qualified NMP or Pharmacist Prescriber for a full-time position in their Wiltshire integrated community drug and alcohol service. This role involves providing opiate substitute treatment, managing detoxification processes, and collaborating with various health services. The position offers flexible working options and comprehensive training for personal and professional development. Successful candidates must be registered and have experience in managing opiate and alcohol prescriptions. Travel to Swindon twice monthly is expected.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Multidisciplinary team support

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council or a qualified Pharmacist.
• Experience managing prescribing for opiates and alcohol detoxifications.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide opiate substitute treatment interventions and detoxifications.
• Support health care assessments and administer detoxification medication.
• Work collaboratively with health and social care services.

Skills

Excellent communication

Highly organized

Ability to develop support packages

Empathy and understanding

Confidence in busy services

Education

Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council

Qualified independent prescriber

Job description

Job Overview

Due to maternity leave, we have an exciting 12‑month opportunity for an NMP or Pharmacist Prescriber to join our Wiltshire integrated community drug and alcohol service. The role is based at our Connect Service and is full‑time (35 hours per week) but can be arranged as part‑time, job‑share or full‑time. Travel to Swindon at least twice a month may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide opiate substitute treatment (OST) interventions, benzodiazepine reductions, alcohol and opiate detoxifications and relapse prevention medications.
• Support health care assessments, administer detoxification medication, administer pabrinex, complete alcohol and opiate detoxification assessments.
• Provide Blood Borne Virus (BBV) screening and vaccinations.
• Work closely with mental health, physical health and social care services to create a collaborative approach.
• Attend local prescriber meetings, one‑to‑one clinical supervision and national prescriber/clinician meetings for continuous professional development.
• Help shape service delivery and contribute to clinically excellent services.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council or a qualified Pharmacist and already a qualified independent prescriber.
• Experience managing all aspects of prescribing for opiates and managing alcohol detoxifications.
• Excellent communicator, highly organised, ability to develop flexible and tailored support packages.
• Empathy, understanding, patience, and a genuine interest in helping people with diverse needs.
• Confidence in working in a busy service with available resources and support.

Training & Support

Full training and supervision will be provided by our Clinical Services Manager, Clinical Lead, Turning Point Head of Nursing and Head of Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy Services. Access to RCNi for revalidation, indemnity insurance and ongoing support.

Benefits

• Part of a multidisciplinary, friendly team with flexible working options.
• Support for your own life and professional development.
• Opportunities to influence service delivery and be involved in continuous improvement.

Application

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we can appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.