Job summary
We expect you entered the healthcare profession as you wanted to have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives and lifestyles of a group of people who have often neglected their own mental health and well-being.
Working within prison healthcare gives you the opportunity to make this difference to a group of people who traditionally have had high psychiatric and social morbidity but have also faced multiple barriers to accessing appropriate healthcare.
An exciting opportunity has been created for a Nurse Non-Medical Prescriber working in a full-time position within our Substance Misuse Services.
Based at HMP Nottingham with regular, weekly clinics at HMP Lowdham Grange also, you will be part of a highly motivated and skilled team who provide integrated healthcare (physical healthcare, mental health and substance misuse services) to over 1000 patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will need to hold a qualification as a Non-Medical Prescriber and will be undertaking independent prescribing practice working alongside the medical teams at HMP Nottingham and HMP Lowdham Grange.
The post holder will be expected to provide assessment and treatment, including the prescribing of medications. The role will focus on working in the Substance Misuse Service alongside the Service Managers at both sites, reviewing and adjusting opiate substitute medication as part of the prescribing practice through the use of the clinical management plan.
The post holder will be an experienced Non-medical Prescriber with specialist knowledge in substance misuse and be able to provide advice to GPs and other relevant professionals and service users on opiate substitute medication and symptomatic relief.
The post holder will contribute to governance and audit, ensuring that service delivery focuses on the quality agenda and that dignity, privacy and respect is afforded at all times to service users.
The post holder needs to have an understanding of all aspects of security and safety consistent with working within a custodial framework.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
In line with NHS protocols, only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We regret that it is not possible to contact all applicants for every vacancy. If you have not been contacted within 4-6 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for the next stage.
We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further submissions, when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role. We are an employer committed to Equal Opportunities and Diversity.
Our DBS check is free, you have no fees to pay!
For further details / informal visits contact:
Richard Gittins
Job title
Service Leader for Substance Misuse
Email address
richard.gittins@nottshc.nhs.uk
Telephone number 0115 8724435
Job description
Job responsibilities
In line with NHS protocols, only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We regret that it is not possible to contact all applicants for every vacancy. If you have not been contacted within 4-6 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for the next stage.
We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further submissions, when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role. We are an employer committed to Equal Opportunities and Diversity.
Our DBS check is free, you have no fees to pay!
For further details / informal visits contact:
Richard Gittins
Job title
Service Leader for Substance Misuse
Email address
richard.gittins@nottshc.nhs.uk
Telephone number 0115 8724435
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification as a Non-Medical Prescriber
- RN Level 1
- RCGP, Substance misuse pathway
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification
- Certificate/Diploma in Counselling
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working within integrated services
- A good knowledge of evidence based psychosocial interventions
- Experience of Nurse Led substance misuse Triage, a good knowledge of substance misuse disorders and the ability to establish therapeutic alliance with patients
- Experience of working in criminal justice setting
- Experience of close working relationships with a variety of statutory agencies and other external organisations
- Proven ability to influence practice and implement change
- Experience of teaching and development of staff
- Participation in policy development and role enhancement
Desirable
- Experience with identifying audit requirements and audit programmes
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of National and Local Agendas
- Ability to lead and motivate
- Excellent report writing skills
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Risk
- Broad range of enhanced clinical skills
Desirable
- Participation in business planning
- Knowledge of a prison environment and the issues specific to that setting
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification as a Non-Medical Prescriber
- RN Level 1
- RCGP, Substance misuse pathway
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification
- Certificate/Diploma in Counselling
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working within integrated services
- A good knowledge of evidence based psychosocial interventions
- Experience of Nurse Led substance misuse Triage, a good knowledge of substance misuse disorders and the ability to establish therapeutic alliance with patients
- Experience of working in criminal justice setting
- Experience of close working relationships with a variety of statutory agencies and other external organisations
- Proven ability to influence practice and implement change
- Experience of teaching and development of staff
- Participation in policy development and role enhancement
Desirable
- Experience with identifying audit requirements and audit programmes
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of National and Local Agendas
- Ability to lead and motivate
- Excellent report writing skills
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Risk
- Broad range of enhanced clinical skills
Desirable
- Participation in business planning
- Knowledge of a prison environment and the issues specific to that setting
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
