Job summary
22.5 hours per week.
Livewell community substance use services are seeking to recruit a Non-medical prescriber to join
our team of prescribers working within Livewell southwest in partnership with
Harbour Drug and Alcohol services. This is an exciting opportunity to develop knowledge and skills of working in a specialist field
offering prescribing for clients who use drugs and alcohol. There has been considerable investment in substance use services enabling the service to develop our offer, including psychological and pharmacological treatments, including Buvidal.
Working within a team of specialist doctors, non-medical
prescribers, community pharmacists and Harbour staff, the role will involve assessments of prescribing
needs within the field of drug and alcohol work. It will also include being
able to assess and prescribe where appropriate, opiate substitute treatments
(OST) interventions but also benzodiazepine reductions and opiate
detoxifications and relapse prevention medications in line with medications in
Recovery.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will prescribe for clients open to Harbour with a keyworker, working closely with Harbour to achieve best treatment outcomes and to maintain safe prescribing and reduce substance misuse related harm. The post will require service development and leadership skills.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Non-Medical prescriber will form part of the prescribing team at Harbour as part
of Livewell services. Their role will be to manage and
coordinate a Prescribing caseload within the complex lives system. To be
responsible for assessing, diagnosing, implementing and planning a prescribing
intervention, ensuring both psychical, mental health, social needs are assessed
alongside psycho-social intervention and, to provide expert advice and clinical
support whilst promoting the effective and efficient delivery of high-quality
service within the local community
The role will involve supporting the service manager in the running ofservice. To manage and prioritise a defined caseload and
delegate where appropriate.In the absence of the Clinical lead/ Head of service,
has a responsibility to Co-ordinate the wider team.To participate in policy development through
professional forums and implement in practice ensuring the clinical practice
reflects national and local drivers.
Please see JD
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Non-Medical prescriber will form part of the prescribing team at Harbour as part
of Livewell services. Their role will be to manage and
coordinate a Prescribing caseload within the complex lives system. To be
responsible for assessing, diagnosing, implementing and planning a prescribing
intervention, ensuring both psychical, mental health, social needs are assessed
alongside psycho-social intervention and, to provide expert advice and clinical
support whilst promoting the effective and efficient delivery of high-quality
service within the local community
The role will involve supporting the service manager in the running ofservice. To manage and prioritise a defined caseload and
delegate where appropriate.In the absence of the Clinical lead/ Head of service,
has a responsibility to Co-ordinate the wider team.To participate in policy development through
professional forums and implement in practice ensuring the clinical practice
reflects national and local drivers.
Please see JD
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Nurse Prescriber
- District Nurse certificate, Degree or Diploma
- Teaching qualification or evidence of teaching at this level.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant and substantial Band 6 District nursing experience
- Management experience
- Leadership skill
- Evidence of managing team members, undertaking line management.
- Experience of Non-medical prescribing
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of CQC
- Understanding of community networks and MDT working
- Evidence of Recent study
- Knowledge of substance misuse work
Skills
Essential
- Working in substance misuse services.
- Good time management
- IT skills
- Line management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Prioritisation
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Expert clinical community nursing skills
- Delegation skills
Desirable
- Evidence of using initiative to put innovation into practice.
- Management of Change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Nurse Prescriber
- District Nurse certificate, Degree or Diploma
- Teaching qualification or evidence of teaching at this level.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant and substantial Band 6 District nursing experience
- Management experience
- Leadership skill
- Evidence of managing team members, undertaking line management.
- Experience of Non-medical prescribing
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of CQC
- Understanding of community networks and MDT working
- Evidence of Recent study
- Knowledge of substance misuse work
Skills
Essential
- Working in substance misuse services.
- Good time management
- IT skills
- Line management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Prioritisation
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Expert clinical community nursing skills
- Delegation skills
Desirable
- Evidence of using initiative to put innovation into practice.
- Management of Change
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).
