Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Independent Prescriber with a background in the substance misuse field to join our team at Shrublands House.
In this role, you will independently prescribe medication, including controlled drugs, for service users in accordance with organisational policies, best practice guidelines, the latest evidence base, and within your scope of practice.
You will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and providing ongoing management and evaluation of treatment interventions for individuals with alcohol and drug dependency issues. The role includes regular duty prescribing cover and providing support in prescribing and reviewing community alcohol detoxification programmes.
If you are passionate about making a difference in substance misuse care and have the expertise to work autonomously, we would love to hear from you.
"Wherever you are on your journey, Growth in Action aims to offer hope & choice & connect you to the right person, in the right place, when the time is right for you."
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached job description for this post.
- Specialist prescribing of controlled drugs to a high risk cohort of individuals who may be using illicit drugs and medications on a daily basis
- Provide assessment, diagnosis and ongoing management and evaluation of treatment interventions for service users with alcohol and drug dependency issues
- Independently prescribe medication, including controlled drugs, for service users in line with policy, best practice, the evidence base and within scope of practice, ensuring cost effectiveness
About us
An exciting opportunity to work within Torbay Recovery Initiatives who are part of the wider Multi Complex Needs Alliance called Growth In Action.
Growth In Action is made up of Torbay Domestic Abuse Service, Leonard Stocks Hostel and Torbay Recovery Initiatives.
Learn more about our organisation benefits by browsing our interactive booklet.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- NMC registered
- Masters (Level 7 or equivalent Independent/Supplementary Prescriber
Desirable
- Experience in drugs and alcohol substance misuse
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Significant and demonstrable experience of working within a Substance Misuse Service
- Motivational Interviewing - MI training
- Fully conversant with the recovery agenda and associated interventions utilised in the substance misuse field
- Proven experience of working in partnership with professionals from several agencies
- Fully conversant with NICE and DoH guidelines in relation to drug and alcohol interventions/treatment
- Full understanding and working knowledge of children's and adult's safeguarding procedures
- Proven knowledge of the theory and practice of interventions to support problematic alcohol and drug users.
- Proven competence in planning and delivering interventions for problematic drug and alcohol users
- Development and Input into developing policy in relation to specialist prescribing of controlled drugs
Desirable
- Trauma Informed Approach Training
Specific skills
Essential
- Prescribing Controlled Drugs to a potentially high isk cohort of Intravenous Drug Users
- Excellent communication skills
- Administrations skills including IT and standard desktop applications and packages
Desirable
- Skilled in working with a highly complex client group exhibiting challenging behaviour
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- NMC registered
- Masters (Level 7 or equivalent Independent/Supplementary Prescriber
Desirable
- Experience in drugs and alcohol substance misuse
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Significant and demonstrable experience of working within a Substance Misuse Service
- Motivational Interviewing - MI training
- Fully conversant with the recovery agenda and associated interventions utilised in the substance misuse field
- Proven experience of working in partnership with professionals from several agencies
- Fully conversant with NICE and DoH guidelines in relation to drug and alcohol interventions/treatment
- Full understanding and working knowledge of children's and adult's safeguarding procedures
- Proven knowledge of the theory and practice of interventions to support problematic alcohol and drug users.
- Proven competence in planning and delivering interventions for problematic drug and alcohol users
- Development and Input into developing policy in relation to specialist prescribing of controlled drugs
Desirable
- Trauma Informed Approach Training
Specific skills
Essential
- Prescribing Controlled Drugs to a potentially high isk cohort of Intravenous Drug Users
- Excellent communication skills
- Administrations skills including IT and standard desktop applications and packages
Desirable
- Skilled in working with a highly complex client group exhibiting challenging behaviour
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
