Job summary
Do you want a prescribing role with a difference?
This is a Non Medical Prescriber (NMP) post within a specialist drug and alcohol service in Buckinghamshire called One Recovery Bucks (ORB).
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual who is committed to shaping this role, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills who will add to our skilled and experienced multi-disciplinary team. You will hold qualifications for non-medical prescribing and ideally have experience of working within substance use, criminal justice or homelessness settings.
Part time, job share and flexible working applications will be considered and supported, where possible. We are a Disability Confident Employer applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria in the job description will be invited to interview.
If this sounds like your dream job and you want to work to reduce stigma, help tackle inequalities in health and promote positive physical and mental health whilst being part of a friendly and supportive team then please apply.
Main duties of the job
s aNon Medical Prescriber(AFC Band 7) you will be responsible for providing clinical sessions (prescribing and general health check-ups) in our One Recovery Bucks hubs with a main base in High Wycombe.
We are a bustling service, and whilst sometimes the work can be challenging, the reward of working as part of a team and making a difference is immeasurable. Our team is friendly and supportive and you could be our missing piece we are looking for.
As anNHS employerwe offer an excellent employment package including:
- Generous annual leave
- Incremental salary scales
- Excellent training opportunities
- Excellent salary pension scheme
- Excellent occupational health and wellbeing support
About us
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is an award winning organisation with over 9000 employees. We are one of the largest integrated Health and Social Care providers, covering services across North & South Staffordshire, Shropshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight and Essex.
We pride ourselves on the services provided to support with the well-being of all of our employees both physically and mentally and offer counselling support and lifestyle information. Opportunities for flexible working are also available depending on the role.
We encourage career development provided by in house training programs and coaching support.
Demonstrating our strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and in context of our objective aligned to the growth of diversity across the workforce; we are particularly seeking applications from individuals who may be from under-represented groups, such as black, Asian or other ethnic groups, individuals with a disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a clinical service to people who use drugs and alcohol consistent to their needs including individual treatment and care packages underpinned by a sound evidence base.
- To assume a key Prescriber role, including the allocation of complex patients, with responsibility for the delivery of medical aspects of the care plan , relevant support and psychotherapeutic interventions, and for communication regarding the patient within the team and with relevant agencies
- To provide regular supervision to nurses and recovery workers on a monthly basis
- Develop service protocols and policies in line with national guidance for own specialist area.
- To provide tailored treatment interventions including general health assessments and screening, community detoxification, medication titration, stabilization programmes and relapse prevention plans.
- To be a specialist resource within the team with regards substance misuse, to Inclusion and to multi-agency partners.
- To provide clinical support to medical staff including external GPs and the wider team members.
- To carryout extensive Independent Non-Medical Prescriber sessions (minimum 6 a week)
- Promote partnership work and develop integrated care pathways with local health agencies, both primary and secondary care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a clinical service to people who use drugs and alcohol consistent to their needs including individual treatment and care packages underpinned by a sound evidence base.
- To assume a key Prescriber role, including the allocation of complex patients, with responsibility for the delivery of medical aspects of the care plan , relevant support and psychotherapeutic interventions, and for communication regarding the patient within the team and with relevant agencies
- To provide regular supervision to nurses and recovery workers on a monthly basis
- Develop service protocols and policies in line with national guidance for own specialist area.
- To provide tailored treatment interventions including general health assessments and screening, community detoxification, medication titration, stabilization programmes and relapse prevention plans.
- To be a specialist resource within the team with regards substance misuse, to Inclusion and to multi-agency partners.
- To provide clinical support to medical staff including external GPs and the wider team members.
- To carryout extensive Independent Non-Medical Prescriber sessions (minimum 6 a week)
- Promote partnership work and develop integrated care pathways with local health agencies, both primary and secondary care.
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- Nursing qualification and a registered practitioner with the NMC, or relevant allied Health professional qualification registered with that professional body
shortlisting
Essential
- Experience of working as an Independent NMP for opiate and alcohol users.
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- Nursing qualification and a registered practitioner with the NMC, or relevant allied Health professional qualification registered with that professional body
shortlisting
Essential
- Experience of working as an Independent NMP for opiate and alcohol users.
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).
