Non medical prescriber

Job summary

Memory Assessment Services is looking for an enthusiastic Band 7 Non Medical Prescriber with a recorded prescribing qualification to join their busy and friendly team based in North Derbyshire. Our team operates Monday - Friday 9am-5pm, excluding bank holidays and this post is part time for 22.5hrs on a 4 month secondment or fixed term contract.

The work will involve assessing, diagnosing and prescribing for those that have been through Memory Services who live predominantly in North Derbyshire area and this may cover South Derbyshire too. Due to the geographic area covered by the team there will be occasions where working in other localities will be required. As such you will need to have the ability to travel across a specified geographical area.

You will need to have recent relevant experience of dealing with older people with an organic illness, preferably in a community setting.

The posts will suit an enthusiastic, driven, motivated and flexible NMP with demonstrable experience of working in an independent prescribing practitioner role. Arrangements for Consultant support and prescribing supervision are in place. The post holder will be required to engage in CPD including a mix of self-directed learning and mentored practice supported by internally and externally taught training.

Main duties of the job

As a NMP, you will assess, diagnose and prescribe to patients who come through the memory assessment pathway.

This is a very supportive team and you will be encouraged to continue your professional development with the help of regular supervision and access to training opportunities.

About us

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities