Non-Medical Prescriber (Worcestershire)

Cranstoun Group; England; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Worcestershire seeks an experienced Nurse or advanced clinical practitioner for a 12-month maternity cover role. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of issues affecting those who use alcohol and substances, and demonstrate a strong harm reduction approach. Responsibilities include delivering quality care in various settings, ensuring adherence to legislation, and maintaining a compassionate ethos for service users. This position requires relevant qualifications and the ability to work flexibly across locations.

Qualifications

• Registered with either the NMC or GPHC.
• Experience in substance misuse and addiction recovery.
• Commitment to providing patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality service to service users.
• Provide care that adheres to legislation and clinical guidelines.
• Work flexibly across locations catering to service needs.

Skills

NMP qualifications

Experience with complex needs

Harm reduction approach

Effective communication skills

Education

Qualified nurse or advanced clinical practitioner

Tools

Understanding of NICE guidelines

Knowledge of safeguarding legislation

Job description

Salary: from £43,060-£52,580 dependant on experience and qualifications

Hours: 35 Monday to Friday

Location:Worcestershire

Contract: 12month(Maternity Cover)

Job Reference Number: 1635

We areseekingan enthusiastic,compassionateand experienced NMP to join our clinical team inWorcestershire.The successful candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of the issues affecting peoplewho use alcohol and substances.They will be driven by safe practice,compassionand a desire to help people behealthierand well.

This position requires a qualified nurse or advanced clinical practitioner withappropriateand valid registration with either the NMC or GPHC and relevant experience.

You will have experience of working with people with complex needs including substance misuse and a commitment to making the lives of our service users healthier and safer by providing a high-quality service. The successful candidate will need a strong harm reduction approach to their work and a commitment to providing a caring, compassionate and safe ethos for our service users. You will need knowledge of general health issues affecting people who use drugs and alcohol and have a good understanding of the relevant legislation including safeguarding and clinical guidelines for our patient group.

You will need to be comfortable with the recovery principles in addictions, ITEP and NICE guidance on detoxification and stabilisation protocols. You will be able todemonstrateskills to ensure that the care delivered is specific and evidence based whilst adhering to service user’s needs. Your prescribing work will be carried out flexibly incorporating on-site clinics as well as some outreach and satellite locations acrossWorcestershire. You will need to be flexible in your approach and accommodate delivering alternative treatment options/projects to meet service need and to build our ethos of meeting people where they are at.

You will have a willingness and desire to work in a dynamic and responsive environment and be able todemonstrateyour ability to effectively communicate with colleagues, serviceusersand external teams across thecounty, also you will be flexible and able to travel around thecountyeasily. Equality of opportunity and treatment isvery importantto us so you will need to have a non-judgemental and inclusive attitude towards colleagues and service users.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information relating to the post.

This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure,checks against the Adult Barred List& Police Vetting.

To apply for this role, please submit your CV, along with a Cover Letter outlining your skills, experience, relevant qualifications and values fit for the role to [e-mail]. Please ensure you clearly state the Job Reference Number on your Cover Letter.