Senior Non-Medical Prescriber - Drug & Alcohol

Hunter Gatherer AHP & Mental Health; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Non-Medical Prescriber for a locum role in South London. This full-time position involves providing clinical leadership and prescribing interventions for individuals with complex needs. The role offers rewarding pay and the potential for contract extension, making it ideal for professionals committed to high-quality care.

Benefits

Fast & simple locum registration

A network of mental health professionals

Reliable, high-paying locum jobs

Qualifications

• Current NMC or HCPC registration and prescribing qualification required.
• Experience with substance misuse and complex needs is essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership for a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver prescribing interventions to service users with complex needs.
• Develop evidence-based care pathways.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Assessment

Education

NMC or HCPC registration and prescribing qualification

Job description

Are you a Band 7 Senior Non-Medical Prescriber looking for a rewarding locum role in South London? We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!

• Job Title: Senior Non-Medical Prescriber (Band 7)
• Location: South London
• Duration: 3 months (strong extension potential)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, full-time
• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: Ongoing
• Rate of Pay: £30 per hour (umbrella)
• Contact: Cameron McCoy - /

What You'll Be Doing:

Join our team as a Senior Non-Medical Prescriber and play a key leadership role in improving outcomes for individuals navigating drug and alcohol dependency. In this role, you will:

• Provide clinical and operational leadership for a multidisciplinary team
• Deliver prescribing interventions to service users with complex physical and psychological needs
• Develop and implement recovery-focused, evidence-based care pathways
• Build and maintain effective links with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure daily service delivery is safe, effective, and meets key performance targets

Requirements & Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A current and valid NMC or HCPC registration and prescribing qualification
• Experience working with substance misuse and complex needs
• Strong leadership, communication, and assessment skills
• The ability to manage change and drive service development
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care

Working Hours & Contract Duration:

This is a full-time Monday to Friday role based across Community Drug and Alcohol Services. The contract is initially for 3 months, with a strong potential to extend based on performance and service demand.

This opportunity won't last long! Contact Cameron McCoy today at or email to apply now.

Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?

Hunter Gatherer Mental Health, incorporating HG Nursing and HG Doctors, is a leading UK recruitment agency for Mental Health Professionals, specialising in locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector. We help RMNs, CPNs, Social Workers, Psychologists, and Talking Therapists find high-quality jobs that match their skills and career goals.

With exclusive roles and a 4.8-star Google rating, we provide a trusted, hassle-free recruitment experience. We're also ranked among the Top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For.

The benefits of working with us:

• Fast & simple locum registration - get set up quickly
• A network of like-minded mental health, nursing, and medical professionals
• Reliable, high-paying locum jobs with bi-weekly payroll