Senior Substance Misuse Non-Medical Prescriber

Job title:

Senior Substance Misuse Non-Medical Prescriber

Company

NHS

Job description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Non-Medical Prescriber to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Doncaster, a category B Mens Prison located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.In this role you will have the opportunity to provide the highest standards of healthcare to our patients, without having to compromise on efficiency and quality.HoursThe core working hours are Mon Fri (8:00 – 16:00).However you will be expected to work one late shift (14:00 – 20:30) & every other sat (12:00 – 18:30).SalaryThis position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £53,172 per annum – depending on experience.How will we support you?Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needsSupport from the wider teamCandidates 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 jobAs a Senior Substance Misuse Non-Medical Prescriber your role your responsibilities will vary. You will

• develop individualised care packages through comprehensive assessment and recovery planning
• deliver a range of treatment options including clinical and psychosocial interventions
• monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects
• support in group work delivery of clinical interventions

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 usThe 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.Qualifications & Experience

• Registered nurse Mental Health or Adult Nurse
• Current professional qualification (NMC)
• Prescribing qualification in SMS
• RCGP 1 in Substance Misuse or willingness to undertake
• Experience of working with opiate dependant patients
• Sound clinical substance misuse knowledge

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.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.Date posted01 April 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experience Up to £53,172 per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number10441-5Job locationsHMP DoncasterMarsh GateDoncasterSouth YorkshireDN5 8UXJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs a Senior Nurse you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, prioritising patient care to develop individualised packages of care through comprehensive assessment and recovery planning. You will deliver a range of treatment options including clinical and psychosocial interventions in both a group and 1-1 setting with recovery at the centre of our healthcare wellbeing model.You must be able to carry out comprehensive assessments, initiate and review individual recovery plans and confidently communicate the full range of treatment options available to service users. You will monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects and liaise with prescribers.You will work with individuals, on a 1-1 basis, providing advice and information. You will support in group work delivery and liaise with prescribers and Recovery Practitioners on clinical interventions. You will occasionally be required to support dispensing. You must have an understanding and commitment to recovery and a person centred approach.You will also encourage patient involvement in regime and therapeutic activities and create a physical and psychological environment conducive to high quality care. You will assess individuals health needs using an evidenced based framework and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to the service users needs in accordance with evidence based practice, national and PPG protocols.You will contribute to our nursing strategy and vision to;Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.Deliver non-judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries. You will play an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients care following our policies and procedures and always considering safeguarding.Inspire excellence in your colleagues by pro-actively leading and motivating the team, recognising that our workforce is our most valuable asset. You will forge strong links with our partners and stakeholders, providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within, and feel proud of.Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement, embedding a culture of shared learning.Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, building strong multi-disciplinary teams and supporting each other to do a great job. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs a Senior Nurse you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, prioritising patient care to develop individualised packages of care through comprehensive assessment and recovery planning. You will deliver a range of treatment options including clinical and psychosocial interventions in both a group and 1-1 setting with recovery at the centre of our healthcare wellbeing model.You must be able to carry out comprehensive assessments, initiate and review individual recovery plans and confidently communicate the full range of treatment options available to service users. You will monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects and liaise with prescribers.You will work with individuals, on a 1-1 basis, providing advice and information. You will support in group work delivery and liaise with prescribers and Recovery Practitioners on clinical interventions. You will occasionally be required to support dispensing. You must have an understanding and commitment to recovery and a person centred approach.You will also encourage patient involvement in regime and therapeutic activities and create a physical and psychological environment conducive to high quality care. You will assess individuals health needs using an evidenced based framework and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to the service users needs in accordance with evidence based practice, national and PPG protocols.You will contribute to our nursing strategy and vision to;Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.Deliver non-judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries. You will play an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients care following our policies and procedures and always considering safeguarding.Inspire excellence in your colleagues by pro-actively leading and motivating the team, recognising that our workforce is our most valuable asset. You will forge strong links with our partners and stakeholders, providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within, and feel proud of.Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement, embedding a culture of shared learning.Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, building strong multi-disciplinary teams and supporting each other to do a great job.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

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Expected salary

£53172 per year

Location

Doncaster

Job date

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 22:43:28 GMT

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