Non-Medical Prescriber

Location East Ham-Greater London
Job ID 2024-14135
Number of Vacancies Remaining
1
Category
Clinical - Nurse, NMP, Health Care Assistant
Type of Contract
Fixed term employee
Duration (# of months)
12
Contracted Hours Per Week
37.50
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 43 to 48 (£47,085.94 - £52,541.86)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
Inner London Weighting (£4,072.06)

Overview

Believe in People?

The best people have one thing in common.

They care.

 

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives. At Change Grow Live, we're driven by the belief that we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our Service Users. Guided by our core values to be open, compassionate, and bold, we create a safe, supportive environment where each individual is respected, and collaborative efforts are made to identify the best treatment and care options.

 

 

Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our teams apply these daily, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each person that uses our service as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.  

 


Our NMP’s are integral members of our multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams, delivering recovery orientated alcohol and drug intervention services. Offering care for presenting clients, prescribing and/or making amendments to prescriptions of opiate and/or alcohol substitute treatments and other related medications. They take a lead role in developing the prescribing clinic, acting as a point of contact for other workers and partner agencies around prescribing issues.  

 

We're thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity for a Qualified Non-Medical Prescriber to join our dedicated team in Newham. Our team consists of a diverse group of professionals, including experienced managers, committed Specialist Doctors, empathetic Nurses, dedicated recovery staff, outstanding peer mentors, and incredible volunteers. In this role your focus will be service users who are current or previous rough sleepers; this will require you to work flexibly and have a good understanding of the issues that this cohort face. 

 

 

Location: Newam
Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week

Full Time Salary Range: £47,085.94 - £52,541.86  pro rata for part time hours, depending on experience 

Allowance: £4,072.06 Inner London Weighting Pro Rata 

Contract Type: Fixed Term - 12 Months 

Responsibilities

Exciting Opportunity for a Qualified Non-Medical Prescriber in Newham, East London

 

Working in Substance Misuse is both dynamic and fulfilling, albeit with its challenges. At Change Grow Live, we firmly believe in the inherent potential of every individual to thrive and lead fulfilling lives. Our aim is to provide unwavering support to those impacted by substance misuse as they navigate their journey towards growth and well-being.

 

Responsibilities

We offer a holistic array of services, from harm minimisation to clinical interventions, psycho-social support, care coordination, and beyond. We're searching for a Qualified Non-Medical Prescriber who is eager to embrace the opportunity to make a tangible difference:

 

The Role:

Under the guidance of the NMP Lead, Assistant Medical Director, and the Service’s Medical Lead, you'll play a pivotal role as part of a diverse team delivering clinical recovery-oriented alcohol and drug intervention services.

 

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assess, diagnose, plan; implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for
    those accessing clinical treatment.
  • Clinically assess service user needs and plan clinical care accordingly.
  • Identify and assess suitability of service users for in-patient alcohol and opioid detoxification as appropriate.
  • Proactively review and manage clinical treatment plans of the service user
  • Initiating and adjusting prescriptions for opiate and/or alcohol substitute treatments and other related medications.
  • Taking the lead in developing the prescribing clinic, serving as a point of contact for colleagues and partner agencies on prescribing matters.

 

About You:

 

  • A Qualified Pharmacist with current GPhC registration and two years' post-qualification experience OR a first-level registered nurse with a current PIN AND three years post-qualification experience.
  • A qualified Non-Medical Prescriber.
  • Someone with at least one year's relevant and recent experience in substance misuse treatment.
  • Sound and demonstrable knowledge of clinical prescribing issues.

What We Offer:

Joining our team means joining a community where you're valued and supported:

  • Enjoy 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), with annual increases for the first 5 years.
  • Embrace a paid 'Wellness' hour every week to nurture your own well-being.
  • Access our 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assistance Programme for additional support.
  • Contribute to a contributory pension scheme that invests in your future.
  • Thrive in a supportive team environment with ample training and career progression opportunities.
  • Receive competitive rates of pay, along with free eye tests and product discounts.
  • Participate in our refer-a-friend voucher scheme.
  • Benefit from protected CPD time to invest in your professional growth.

 

 

Please ensure your application reflect how your skills and experiences align with the role outlined in the job description.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 43 to 48 (£47,085.94 - £52,541.86)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

Inner London Weighting (£4,072.06)

Closing Date

31/10/2024

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Lauren Mulligan | lauren.mulligan@cgl.org.uk | 07584385665

 

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

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