Job summary
We are currently looking for a Non-Medical Prescriber to join our drug and alcohol team at VISIONS in Thurrock, Essex.
The NMP role is key within our multi-disciplinary team from a range of disciplines and backgrounds.
The NMP contributes to the safe and supportive treatment service for adults experiencing difficulties with drugs and/or alcohol. The post holder will work closely with the clinical lead to plan and deliver a range of evidence-based effective interventions and will be supported to prescribe for people requiring stabilisations, detoxifications, and maintenance treatment.
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A GREAT JOB WITH A CARING ORGANISATION, then this is for you!
We welcome feedback from our teams and people who use our services as we constantly strive to provide the best support we can.
What are you waiting for? Come and join our team and receive a 20% welcome bonus (10% upon joining us and 10% after a period of 12 months of service).
Main duties of the job
The role will work within a team setting and involve regular prescribing clinics, Health and Wellbeing clinics, attend Clinical Team Meetings, and contribute to alcohol detox, as well as detox panel discussions.
You will need to have the following key skills and experience:
- Experience working in a substance use service
- Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Allied Health Care Professional
- Non-medical Prescriber for substance use service
- Be able to work well in a team
Working in a team and in partnership with Team Leaders, Recovery Workers and other Prescribers you will:
- In conjunction with Clinical Lead, promote and develop Community Detoxification across Thurrock
- Carryout SI investigations and write incident and SI reports as needed, and in collaboration with the Clinical Lead
- With the Clinical Lead - support and develop Nurse Prescribingand Wellbeing across Thurrock
- Provide expert support to new NMP's and all nursing staff
- Carryout extensive independent NMP clinics across designated Thurrock sites as stated above
- Provision of healthcare treatments and screening to service users in line with the public health agenda
About us
Inclusion is part of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. As a large & modern NHS Trust, we have market-leading NHS terms & conditions. We work across prisons & the community providing services for sexual health, gambling harms, drugs & alcohol, mental health & psychological therapies, & wellbeing.
We genuinely care about providing a rewarding environment for staff, & the best care for those in need. We want people who share these values to join us.
If you need more than our strong values, excellent service provision & market-leading T&C's, we have:
20% 'welcome to MPFT bonus'- 10% at start & after 1 yr service
Generous annual leave (27 days +BH, increasing to 29 after 5 years' & 33 after 10 years' NHS service) & opportunity to purchase leave
Generous employer pension contributions
Excellent training & development - 95+ courses this year, bespoke budget, coaching & individual learning fund
Health & wellbeing (extensive resources to support physical, emotional, & financial health).
Generous maternity, paternity & adoption leave
In our Gift - a platform for your voice to be heard to inform change
Flexible working
Innovative research skills training
Recognition & engagement through LOVE awards, long service awards & Staff Engagement Surveys
NHS discounts available via BlueLightCard & Red Guava
Allowance enabling you to pay for yearly prof. registration fees up to £120.00 per yr
A contribution towards relocation (upon application)
Lease car scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification for a better overview of the roles and responsibilities. In summary:
Key Duties
- To provide a clinical service to alcohol and drug users consistent with their needs including individual treatment and care packages underpinned by a sound evidence base.
- To work independently and as part of a team
- Follow SOPs ensure prescription batches are appropriately managed
- To assume a key prescriber role including the allocation of patients with complex needs
- To carry out drug and alcohol detoxification with service users
- To report to the clinical lead, and to line manage nursing staff where appropriate.
- To develop and maintain effective liaison with other agencies including Criminal Justice Teams, specialist Drug & Alcohol Services, Community Mental Health Teams, local GPs and more
- Develop service protocols and policies in line with national guidance for own specialist area
- Quality control, ensuring PGDs are up to date and that timely checks are made on equipment such as fridges, etc.
- To work on service innovations and areas of development in response to need.
Staff Support
- To provide support and information to the staff team in areas of clinical expertise.
Training
- To keep up to date with general health developments in the field of drug treatment particularly blood-borne virus information in order to effect positive changes in clinical practice
- Identify own training needs through supervision, appraisal, and the Knowledge and Skills Framework
- Follow professional codes of conduct
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification for a better overview of the roles and responsibilities. In summary:
Key Duties
- To provide a clinical service to alcohol and drug users consistent with their needs including individual treatment and care packages underpinned by a sound evidence base.
- To work independently and as part of a team
- Follow SOPs ensure prescription batches are appropriately managed
- To assume a key prescriber role including the allocation of patients with complex needs
- To carry out drug and alcohol detoxification with service users
- To report to the clinical lead, and to line manage nursing staff where appropriate.
- To develop and maintain effective liaison with other agencies including Criminal Justice Teams, specialist Drug & Alcohol Services, Community Mental Health Teams, local GPs and more
- Develop service protocols and policies in line with national guidance for own specialist area
- Quality control, ensuring PGDs are up to date and that timely checks are made on equipment such as fridges, etc.
- To work on service innovations and areas of development in response to need.
Staff Support
- To provide support and information to the staff team in areas of clinical expertise.
Training
- To keep up to date with general health developments in the field of drug treatment particularly blood-borne virus information in order to effect positive changes in clinical practice
- Identify own training needs through supervision, appraisal, and the Knowledge and Skills Framework
- Follow professional codes of conduct
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an Independent NMP for opiate and alcohol users.
Desirable
- Evidence of working effectively at a senior level in a multi-disciplinary health and social care setting
Essential
Essential
- Registered profession and NMP qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience of harm reduction approaches to working with drug users.
Desirable
- Experience of the administration and management of medicines according to policy and local protocols
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an Independent NMP for opiate and alcohol users.
Desirable
- Evidence of working effectively at a senior level in a multi-disciplinary health and social care setting
Essential
Essential
- Registered profession and NMP qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience of harm reduction approaches to working with drug users.
Desirable
- Experience of the administration and management of medicines according to policy and local protocols
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
Inclusion
Address
Inclusion Visions Thurrock Drug and Alcohol Service
65-67 Orsett Rd, Grays, Thurrock, RM17 5HJ, United Kingdom
Grays
RM174HJ
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
