Substance Misuse Non-Medical Prescriber

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Uttoxeter is seeking a Non Medical Prescriber to deliver advanced clinical care. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing expert advice, and maintaining clinical excellence. Required qualifications include being an NMC Registered Adult Nurse and having a non-medical prescribing qualification. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £51,643 per annum and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Support for professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Adult Nurse qualification required.
• Non-medical prescribing qualification essential.
• Experience in substance misuse is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical nursing care to patients.
• Offer expert advice to patients and maintain clinical excellence.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop care plans.

Skills

Clinical nursing expertise

Non-medical prescribing

Substance misuse experience

Knowledge of clinical governance

Evidence-based practice understanding

Education

NMC Registered Adult Nurse

Non-medical prescribing qualification

Job description

Overview

As a Non Medical Prescriber your responsibilities will vary. You will

Responsibilities

• Undertakes Clinical Nursing Practice at an advanced level using expert knowledge and clinical skills to deliver care to patients.
• Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues and ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence.
• Provide treatment as required, including prescribing medication, within their sphere of competence.
• Carry out comprehensive assessments of patients looked after.
• Provide advice/support in relation to crisis situations, conditions, and treatment plans, based on medical and treatment history.
• Carry out a clinical review with the patient and update care plans accordingly.

Career Development Opportunities

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning. It doesn't stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Adult Nurse
• Non-medical prescribing qualification
• Experience of working in substance misuse
• Understanding and knowledge of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services including, Clinical Governance, Quality & Outcomes Framework
• Understanding of evidence based practice
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

About the Team

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We're the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Company Purpose and Values

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

Other Information

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Working Hours

Monday to Fridays - flexible start time, working 7.5 hours a day. There is an expectation to work Saturdays, approximately one every six weeks, This position is full time, you’ll receive an annual salary up to £ £51,643 per annum - depending on experience.