Non-Medical Prescribing Lead

2 days ago


Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About Us

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading provider of mental health and social care services, and we are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and improving outcomes for individuals and communities.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Non-Medical Prescribing Lead to join our team and contribute to the development and delivery of innovative substance misuse services. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing non-medical prescribing services to complex clients, working closely with medical colleagues and other healthcare professionals to promote recovery from drugs and alcohol misuse.

You will have a strong background in nursing and experience working within substance misuse services, with a particular focus on non-medical prescribing. Your expertise will enable you to accurately assess the multiple needs of this complex client group, including identifying and exercising judgments relating to homelessness, drug treatment, psychological counselling interventions, treatment plans, criminal justice system, Child protection, and other agencies.

Main Responsibilities
  • To work collaboratively with clients, service colleagues, and other agencies to promote recovery from drugs/alcohol misuse in close collaboration with medical colleagues.
  • To provide advice and decisions to other service members and partner agencies in relation to crisis situations, conditions, and treatment plans, based on medical and drug history and knowledge of certain conditions.
  • To promote clinical excellence by complying with nationally agreed, Trust and statutory policies and clinical guidance, while maintaining own clinical competencies in this role.
  • To undertake non-medical prescribing duties following appropriate accredited training (this being entered on the NMC register) within agreed protocols, working closely with the medical practitioner.
Person Specification

The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background in nursing and have significant experience working within substance misuse services. They should also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Please note that we offer a competitive salary package, which includes an estimated annual salary of £50,000-£65,000 depending on experience, plus a range of benefits such as Season Ticket Loans, NHS discounts for staff, Excellent Training facilities and opportunities, Buying and Selling annual leave scheme, Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work, and Day One Flexible Employer.



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