Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Band 7 Non Medical Prescriber Nurse - Dorset

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join the REACH team as a Non-Medical Prescriber for the Eastern service delivery hubs (Wimborne, Wareham and Swanage); supporting people who use drugs and alcohol to stabilise, work towards recovery and build positive and fulfilling futures for themselves.

As a prescriber you will work with an allocated cohort of service users from an agreed geographical area within Dorset and be part of an integrated team of drug and alcohol professionals. Clinical leadership is provided by an AWP Consultant Addictions Psychiatrist.

We are for skilled Non-medical prescribers with experience of working within a drug and alcohol treatment setting and a passion for supporting people towards the best possible outcomes. The successful candidate will thrive when working in partnership with a multi-disciplinary team and in a person-centred, flexible and responsive way. We are interesting in hearing from people who want to work full time and those looking for part time hours.

If you think this could be you we'd love to hear from you! Please call the recruiting manager for further information should you wish to find out more.

Main duties of the job

To undertake clinical assessments of service users referred to the team, both urgent and routine, including specialist assessments of clients requiring non-medical prescribing, ensuring that a full health and social needs assessment, including medical history and medication history, is undertaken and implemented where required.

To establish diagnosis and prescribe accordingly, discussing all treatment options (including non-pharmacological treatment) and potential side-effects with each service user.

To establish, plan and implement Clinical Management Plans (CMPs) where appropriate and review at least annually

To establish and maintain good liaison with GP practices and other mental health services in the area, including sharing prescribing information and rationale.

To maintain comprehensive case records in line with Trust requirements, including recording medications prescribed.

About us

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Date posted

22 February 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£40,057 to £45,839 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

342-SS057-0222

Job locations

Southcote Road

Bournemouth

BH1 3SJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an Independent Non-Medical Prescriber in partnership with the service user and act as lead specialist in Non-Medical Prescribing for service users with substance misuse needs. Conducting assessments on service users, long term casework and supervision of staff are some of the core activities of the post. Working collaboratively with other disciplines and other teams in the locality are essential to ensure a comprehensive service is provided to the local population. As a senior member of the team the post holder will need to demonstrate sound leadership skills and be able to manage high levels of responsibility.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience and Qualification

Essential

Current NMC registration
Has a good understanding of the clinical needs of drug & alcohol users and how this translates in to safe and effective prescribing
Demonstrates the ability to work in partnership
Qualified or near qualified SNMP / INMP

Desirable

Has worked in drug and alcohol services
has worked in an integrated system with the 3rd sector

Person Specification

Experience and Qualification

Essential

Current NMC registration
Has a good understanding of the clinical needs of drug & alcohol users and how this translates in to safe and effective prescribing
Demonstrates the ability to work in partnership
Qualified or near qualified SNMP / INMP

Desirable

Has worked in drug and alcohol services
has worked in an integrated system with the 3rd sector

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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Southcote Road

Bournemouth

BH1 3SJ

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Southcote Road

Bournemouth

BH1 3SJ

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)