Band 7 Non-medical prescriber for substance misuse - HMP Birmingham

Job summary

A position has come up for a non-medical prescriber working with the Substance Misuse team based in HMP Birmingham. This role involves assessing, planning and treating patients that come into prison with substance issues be that alcohol or drugs. Having just won a tender and now have a new psychosocial team joining us it is an exciting time for the addictions team here and we need a dynamic and eager person to join the team, bringing fresh ideas and a willingness to evolve the service.

Main duties of the job

Main duties to include:

• Assessing and devising individualised treatment plans with patients entering the prison establishment.
• To review treatment plans jointly with psychosocial team.
• To provide advice and health education to patients.
• To work as part of a full MDT support patients through their recovery journey.
• You will need to have Non-medical prescribing qualification with a minimum 12 months experience.
• RCGP part 1 or willing to do.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.