Part Time Non Medical Prescriber

The Forward Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

A social enterprise supporting addiction recovery is looking for a Part-Time Non-Medical Prescriber in Southend on Sea. This role requires 5 years of post-registration experience and involves providing independent prescribing and leading nursing practice. The position offers flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package including training opportunities and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Contributory Pension Scheme

25 days Annual Leave

Qualifications

• 5 years post-registration experience.
• 2 years working in Substance Misuse Services at a Band 6 level.
• Experience of managing multidisciplinary staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent prescribing for clients with substance use disorders.
• Support management of complex cases offering clinical guidance.
• Demonstrate strong clinical leadership in nursing practice.

Skills

Strong IT Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Part Time Non – Medical Prescriber

Location: Southend on Sea

Salary: £52,809 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time

Closing Date: 8th September 2025

About The Role

Are you a dedicated and experienced Non-Medical Prescriber with a passion for supporting individuals with substance dependence? We’re looking for a dynamic Band 7 substance misuse service.

As a Band 7 Non-Medical Prescriber, You Will

• Provide independent prescribing for clients with substance use disorders.
• Support the management of complex cases, offering expert advice and clinical guidance to practitioners, colleagues, and external agencies involved in substance misuse care.
• As the Lead Nurse, you will:
• Demonstrate strong clinical leadership and oversee nursing practice within the team.
• Undertake key managerial responsibilities to ensure the efficient use of clinical resources.
• Drive best practice and service development, ensuring high standards of care across the nursing provision.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone with the knowledge, skills and experience listed below

• 5 years post-registration experience
• 2 years working in Substance Misuse Services at a Band 6 level
• Experience of managing multidisciplinary staff
• Evidence of personal development since entering the NMC register
• Knowledge of the safe storage and administration of medication
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care and act accordingly if concerns present themselves
• Ability and knowledge to carry out assessments, including risk assessment and management
• Strong IT Skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain accurate patient records within the standards required locally, the Forward Trust and NMC
• Leadership skills (motivating, use of initiative, change management)
• Experience working within a recovery model
• Ability to lead and develop a service
• Ability to lead and facilitate decision-making processes
• Organisational skills
• Understanding of relapse prevention model
• Ability to work in partnership with other agencies
• Knowledge and ability to comply with the NMC Code of Conduct
  
  

About Us

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often-interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.

Benefits

We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits:

• Flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)
  
  

Diversity at Forward Trust

The Forward Trust commits to providing opportunities to everyone. We want to ensure we have a diverse team with a range of lived and professional experiences. This includes those with ‘Lived Experience’ of addiction, offending, or homelessness.

When we recruit, we welcome applications from everyone. This is inclusive of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and/or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity and socio-economic background. Where operationally possible, we will consider flexible working requests and make reasonable adjustments for all roles.

Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work

We recognise the importance of safeguarding, dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview.

If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.