Substance Misuse Non-Medical Prescriber

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Non Medical Prescriber to join our Primary Care Team at HMP Dovegate, a category B Prison located in Uttoxeter in Staffordshire.

HMP Dovegate is a private prison with a capacity of 1060 males    As a non-medical prescriber you will be part of a small team of 4 based within the healthcare department, however you were mainly be wing based and other clinical areas within the prison.   We require someone who is a non-medical prescriber and ideally has previous experience within substance misuse.

• Onsite Parking 
• Access to the gym 
• Staff Canteen 
• Carer development and training opportunities  

Hours

• Full time 37.5 hours a week.
• Monday to Friday - 8am - 4pm 
• Alternate Saturday's - 8am - 4pm 

Salary

Youll receive an annual salary between £51,643 - £58,012 per annum - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As a Non Medical Prescriber your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Undertakes Clinical Nursing Practice at an advanced level using expert knowledge and clinical skills to deliver care to patients.
• Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues and ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence.
• Provide treatment as required, including prescribing medication, within their sphere of competence.
• Carry out comprehensive assessments of patients looked after.
• Provide advice/support in relation to crisis situations, conditions, and treatment plans, based on medical and treatment history.
• Carry out a clinical review with the patient and update care plans accordingly.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Requirements: 

• NMC Registered Adult Nurse / Mental Health 
• Non-medical prescribing qualification - Essential 
• Experience of working in substance misuse 
• Understanding and knowledge of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services including , Clinical Governance, Quality & Outcomes Framework
• Understanding of evidence based practice
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Non Medical Prescriber to join our Primary Care Team at HMP Dovegate, a category B Prison located in Uttoxeter in Staffordshire.

HMP Dovegate is a private prison with a capacity of 1060 males    As a non-medical prescriber you will be part of a small team of 4 based within the healthcare department, however you were mainly be wing based and other clinical areas within the prison.   We require someone who is a non-medical prescriber and ideally has previous experience within substance misuse.

• Onsite Parking 
• Access to the gym 
• Staff Canteen 
• Carer development and training opportunities  

Hours

• Full time 37.5 hours a week.
• Monday to Friday - 8am - 4pm 
• Alternate Saturday's - 8am - 4pm 

Salary

Youll receive an annual salary between £51,643 - £58,012 per annum - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Additional Criteria

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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).