Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available within NRP, for a Specialist Nurse - Non-medical prescriber whose roles and responsibilities will include the following:
The successful candidate will work alongside prescribers within the service, to assist with prescribing of Opiate Substitute prescriptions (OST)
The successful candidate will be the lead for the coordination and management of community alcohol detox including the prescribing required for safe delivery of the detox, managing, and monitoring the detox period, including physical health of clients requiring detox and ensuring appropriate aftercare plans are in place.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing data and producing reports for commissioners and trust forums.
An important part of the role will be that of providing training for the team, new staff and students.
The successful candidate will develop links with inpatient detox services, the alcohol care team in hospitals, regarding unplanned emergency detox, and frequent fliers to the department, to consider more appropriate planned interventions .
Main duties of the job
Essential criteria to have a non medical prescribing qualification
The post holder would have relevant knowledge and experience of Addictions. In-depth knowledge and understanding of assessment and treatment of addiction and have a clear understanding of the NICE guidelines.
work across both North Tyneside and Northumberland conducting prescribing assessments and offering prescribing support:
- Titrating new patients onto OST medication including Buvidal. Titrating existing patients and continuation prescribing for those already on a prescription
- Prescribing for alcohol detoxifications and relapse prevention
- Signing of prescriptions for key workers in a nurse led service
- To act as a point of contact for any prescribing issues
The post holder would be expected to provide clinical supervision and have leadership skills in order to support the wider teams
There would be an expectation of the post holder to support and lead in strategic prescribing reviews held in conjunction with the service user and/or carer and their key worker
The post holder would be expected to provide specialist advice and/or training (as appropriate) to external services with regarding to patient care and treatment, i.e. GP's, Hospital Admissions etc.
Service and Pathway development
The successful post holder will be expected to demonstrate strong commitment to high quality client care, good organisational skills and be able to demonstrate prioritisation of workload.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 18th March 2025
Closing date : 1st April 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 18th March 2025
Closing date : 1st April 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- First Level Nursing Qualification and Registration
- Minimum two years' experience post registration.
- Student Nurse Assessor Safeguarding Children and Adults Training
- Non Medical Prescribing Qualification
- Degree or equivalent qualification or experience in evidence based psychological therapies relevant to Pathway.
- ENB 998/P126/127
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and Experience of substance/alcohol misuse including NICE guidelines for Addictions prescribing
- Experience in management of complex cases
- Collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines including MDT settings
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to staff
- Teaching / Presentation Skills
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community team
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- Hold a full UK driving licence and be able to meeting the geographical location of North Tyneside and Northumberland
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management. Ability to adapt within a changing environment. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work autonomously and within a team. Excellent time and case management skills. Able to maintain professional development.
- Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection. Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation. Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives. Ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs. Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills
- Evidence of leadership skills
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- First Level Nursing Qualification and Registration
- Minimum two years' experience post registration.
- Student Nurse Assessor Safeguarding Children and Adults Training
- Non Medical Prescribing Qualification
- Degree or equivalent qualification or experience in evidence based psychological therapies relevant to Pathway.
- ENB 998/P126/127
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and Experience of substance/alcohol misuse including NICE guidelines for Addictions prescribing
- Experience in management of complex cases
- Collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines including MDT settings
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to staff
- Teaching / Presentation Skills
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community team
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- Hold a full UK driving licence and be able to meeting the geographical location of North Tyneside and Northumberland
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management. Ability to adapt within a changing environment. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work autonomously and within a team. Excellent time and case management skills. Able to maintain professional development.
- Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection. Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation. Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives. Ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs. Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills
- Evidence of leadership skills
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Tyneside & Northumberland Recovery Partnership
Across both localities of North Tyneside and Northumberland
NE28 8JR
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
