Substance Misuse Non - Medical Prescriber - 30 hours per week

Practice Plus Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you in a dynamic healthcare environment at a leading independent provider of NHS services. Join a dedicated team as a Substance Misuse Non-Medical Prescriber, where you will make a significant impact on the lives of individuals in a prison setting. This role offers the chance to utilize your clinical expertise to provide comprehensive care, expert advice, and treatment plans for patients facing substance misuse challenges. With a focus on professional development and a supportive team environment, this position is perfect for compassionate professionals looking to enhance their skills while making a real difference in healthcare access and quality.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance when needed

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Active NMC registration required for this role.
• Experience in managing substance misuse and crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced clinical care and expert advice to patients.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and update care plans.

Skills

Clinical Nursing Practice

Substance Misuse Management

Patient Assessment

Crisis Management

Education

Registered Nurse with NMC Registration

RCGP 1 Certificate in the Management of Substance Misuse

Non-medical Prescribing Qualification

Job description

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Non-Medical Prescriber to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Preston, a category B Prison located in Preston.

HMP Preston is a remand male prison age from 18+ and has a capacity of 680.

The Substance Misuse Non-Medical Prescriber will be based in the 18 bedded unit in a prison environment.

Hours

This role is 30 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm over 4 days per week.

Salary

This position is a part-time permanent role, with an annual salary between £42,000 - £50,000 per annum / pro rata depending on experience.

How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

What you'll be doing

• Undertake 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, ensuring the maintenance of clinical excellence.
• Provide treatment as required, including prescribing medication, within their sphere of competence.
• Carry out comprehensive assessments of patients under care.
• 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.

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

What we’ll look for in you

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.

Practice Plus Group’s 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.

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

Qualifications required:

• Registered professional with current active registration (NMC)
• RCGP 1 Certificate in the Management of Substance Misuse - Essential
• RCGP 2 Certificate in the Management of Substance Misuse - Desirable
• Non-medical prescribing qualification
• Understanding and knowledge of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services including Clinical Governance, Quality & Outcomes Framework

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.